Recochem's Methyl Hydrate is a versatile product with so many uses - for all hardware and paint departments as well as camping equipment stores. Methyl Hydrate is used for: Thinning shellac, Cleaning brushes that have been used with shellac, Cleaning windows, when mixed with water, Fondue fuel, Fuel for marine unpressurized alcohol stoves, Dissolving gums, resins, and celluloid.