OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article . com>,
> " > wrote:
>
>> I got word back from the state in one day! about that 200 Proof I
>> thought I purchased a long time ago. Apparently I was right. They did
>> sell it at one time so my memory is okay, thanks guys for the doubts
>> but now you need a special permit and a reason to purchase it.
>>
>> essence of the email I received, minus phone numbers and what not:
>>
>> Sorry to say but this product is no longer available to the public.
>> The only way this is obtainable is if your are a hospital,Dr.'s
>> office, etc...
>> And they must apply for a permit to purchase it.
>> Special Services Department
>>
>
> Facinating...
>
> One of the 100% alcohols we have at work is Anhydrous Methanol.
>
> Not exactly drinkable. <G> We use it for fixing slides.
>
> There IS reagent alcohol that is 100%, but it's 90% Ethanol, 5%
> Isopropanol and 5% Methanol.
>
> Not exactly drinkable......

I can't imagine why anyone would want or need to drink 200 proof alcohol
anyway.

Jill