Denatured Alcohol vs Methyl Hydrate

[Keith Graber]

Hello everyone. First time poster here; thanks for all the knowledge shared. Very helpful for a newbie like me. I have a 30 watt CO2 from Universal Laser Systems. I am getting into stainless engraving and have experimented with Cermark a little. The forum taught me to dilute Cermark--that's helpful! So, I have two questions:

1) Can I use methyl hydrate instead of denatured alcohol for thinning Cermark?

2) I have seen dilution ratios on this forum ranging from 5:1 to 10:1. Recommendations? Is the purpose of higher dilution rates simply to get a thinner and more even cover?

Thanks in advance

[Mike Null]

I use DNA to thin to the consistency of 2% milk.

[Tony Lenkic]

I use acetone ..............5 to 1 ratio

[John Lifer]

Acetone works, but is more expensive, way more hazardous to your health. Your should not breath vapors at all....
A very good Carcinogen. Also way more flammable as a vapor.

[Matt Renner]

Acetone is not carcinogenic or way more hazardous to your health.

[John Lifer]

sorry, shows my age, EPA had it listed as hazardous chemical when I was responsible for it's use, but seems they delisted way back in 1995..... Go for it!