jmcquown wrote:
> 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

Try, you can imagine.

The 200 proof was cut down for parties. In pints, it's quite compact
and takes up half the space of the usual alcohol bottles since it's
literally twice as potent.

Since this was a surgical research unit, there apparently were many
uses for it since I found 200 proof bottles in abundance, along with
190 proof 55 gallon drums. My area of research did not involve using
the alcohol so I do not know why the other researchers needed it but
many were doing the transplantation research that led later to the
common kidney, liver, and heart transplants of today, I would not be
surprised if there was a genuine need for it, aside from parties at the
research unit.

Having a really big whiskey distiller nearby and not many regulations
as today, this was all quite a simple affair in ordering and delivery.