Non-beverage alcohol is a type of alcohol that is not intended for consumption and may cause severe harm if ingested. It is commonly used for industrial and medical purposes. There are several synonyms for non-beverage alcohol, including denatured alcohol, industrial alcohol, methylated spirits, and rubbing alcohol. Denatured alcohol refers to ethanol that has been treated with additives to make it unfit for human consumption. Industrial alcohol refers to alcohol that is created for use in industrial applications, such as as a solvent or fuel. Methylated spirits, also known as methanol, is a form of denatured alcohol that is commonly used as a solvent or fuel. Rubbing alcohol is another term for isopropyl alcohol, which is commonly used as a disinfectant.