Thanks Paul
I did not know that Methanol was the same as Methyl Hydrate, although if I
think about my university chemistry from way back, it makes sense.
I guess I'll try my paint thinner this evening and put it to the test.

Nora
Calgary, Alberta

"Monfils, Paul" wrote:

> Methyl hydrate is a synonym for methanol (or methyl alcohol, or wood
> alcohol, or carbinol).  It does not mix well with mineral oil.
> Paint thinner is usually mineral spirits or petroleum spirits, a mixture of
> various naphtha compounds.  I don't have any handy, and have not tried it,
> but I expect it would mix well with mineral oil, since most other
> hydrocarbon-type solvents do.
> Paul M.