Alcohol, High-Purity Solvents

Ethyl Alcohol / Ethanol

Name: Ethyl Alcohol / Ethanol - Vortex
SKU: 64-17-5

Ethanol – 96% Denatured with Ethyl Alcohol / Ethanol (64-17-5)

This product is a 96% denatured ethanol solution, primarily composed of Ethyl Alcohol (64-17-5) and 4% deionized water, denatured with Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK). It presents as a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic alcohol odor. Key characteristics include a specific gravity of 0.803-0.807 at 20°C, a boiling point of 78°C, and a flash point of 13°C (closed cup), indicating its highly flammable nature. It is completely soluble in water.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Achieves exceptional purity, meeting stringent USP/EP grade standards.
Features an extremely low impurity profile, including minimal water and non-volatile residues.
Functions as a highly effective and versatile solvent for various substances.
Serves as a critical ingredient across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
Provides reliable performance as an antiseptic and disinfectant in healthcare.
Ideal for formulating perfumes, sanitizers, and other personal care products.
Ensures product integrity by leaving behind minimal non-volatile residue.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Purity: 99.8% Min.
Molecular Weight: 46.07
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.789 – 0.791
Water Content: 0.2% Max.
Acidity (as Acetic Acid): 0.003% Max.
Non-Volatile Matter: 0.002% Max.
Methanol: 0.01% Max.
Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid
Boiling Point: 78°C
Flash Point (Closed Cup): 13°C

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Acts as a versatile solvent in industrial processes, chemical synthesis, and the creation of products like tinctures, perfumes, and lacquers.
Serves as an effective antiseptic and disinfectant for medical use and general hygiene.
Utilized as a fuel for internal combustion engines and as an additive to gasoline.
Functions as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various other organic chemicals.
An essential ingredient in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, and explosives.