Originally Posted by
HillRider
For that matter, 190 proof Ethanol cannot be drunk as is.
Beg to differ, but that's a whole other story...
We use IPA 70% in our shop as a general cleaner/light degreaser. Not on chains, but to wipe down a frame which is not completely filthy, may have spattered chain lube, triathlete sticky snot around the bottle cages where they keep their goop, dried on bugs, brake pad dust, etc. Decent all purpose solvent. And where chains are concerned, not a bad choice on a rag, after lubing, to wipe the exterior of the chain clean -- since IPA is not the best petroleum solvent, as long as you don't completely soak a rag, will leave more lube on the chain where it needs to be.