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It’s true that DA is a higher health hazard, but that’s mostly when it comes to consumption. DA, as I’m sure you know, is a primary alcohol and actually isn’t a hazard until it’s ‘denatured’ with toxins intentionally. That said there is no water at all in DA, and Iso always has at least a little water in it by nature (it’s a secondary alcohol as well). Drinking Iso is also hazardous, obviously.
The water in the Iso can cause issues with shellac, but many shellac users say they don’t notice a difference. Water can cause clarity issues in shellac, and discoloration, so you want to avoid any amount of water…in a perfect world.
DA does have the potential to be considered an inhalation hazard, but then so does Iso depending on which publication you use…and any solvent should be used in a well ventilated area, so I’m not sure how relevant that really is if you’re using it responsibly.
Lastly, DA is waaay cheaper than 99% Iso and can be gotten in much larger quantity without it being a hassle (except in California, of course).
That said, you do you. Both will dissolve shellac chip, and both are somewhat hazardous, so use what you like. That’s what freedom is about, right?!?
The water in the Iso can cause issues with shellac, but many shellac users say they don’t notice a difference. Water can cause clarity issues in shellac, and discoloration, so you want to avoid any amount of water…in a perfect world.
DA does have the potential to be considered an inhalation hazard, but then so does Iso depending on which publication you use…and any solvent should be used in a well ventilated area, so I’m not sure how relevant that really is if you’re using it responsibly.
Lastly, DA is waaay cheaper than 99% Iso and can be gotten in much larger quantity without it being a hassle (except in California, of course).
That said, you do you. Both will dissolve shellac chip, and both are somewhat hazardous, so use what you like. That’s what freedom is about, right?!?
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
