Alcohol, High-Purity Solvents

N-Propyl Alcohol (NPA)

Name: N-Propyl Alcohol (NPA) - Vortex
SKU: 71-23-8

Industrial Strength Degreaser & Cleaner with N-Propyl Alcohol (NPA) (71-23-8)

This powerful, solvent-based cleaner and degreaser is formulated for demanding industrial applications. It effectively removes heavy grease, oil, carbon, and stubborn deposits from various surfaces, including metals, machinery, and concrete. Composed primarily of N-Propyl Alcohol (50-70%) and hydrotreated light naphthenic distillate (20-40%), along with non-ionic surfactants and corrosion inhibitors, it offers fast-acting, low-residue performance. The clear, colorless liquid is non-corrosive to most metals, evaporates quickly, and features a high flash point of 70°C, ensuring efficient and safe cleaning.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Provides excellent solvency for a broad spectrum of resins, oils, and waxes.
Highly effective in various printing inks and surface coatings formulations.
Serves as a crucial intermediate in pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical synthesis.
Valuable for use in industrial cleaners and diverse specialty chemical formulations.
Offers versatile miscibility with both water and many organic solvents.
Provides a controlled evaporation rate for optimal drying applications.
Utilized in a wide range of personal care and cosmetic preparations.
Presented as a clear, colorless liquid of high purity.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Purity (wt%): 99.8 min
Water Content (wt%): 0.1 max
Acidity (wt% as Propionic acid): 0.003 max
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.803 – 0.805
Color (Pt-Co / Hazen): 10 max
Distillation Range (101.3 kPa): 96.5 – 98.5
Carbonyls (wt% as Propanal): 0.02 max
Non-Volatiles (mg/100 mL): 5 max
Density @ 20°C (g/mL): 0.804

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Serves as a powerful solvent for a diverse range of coatings, including cellulose esters, epoxy, and acrylic resins, as well as in flexographic and gravure printing inks.
Functions as an effective solvent in industrial cleaning formulations, such as degreasing agents and cleaners for metal and hard surfaces.
Acts as a vital chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals, including propyl acetate, propyl ethers, herbicides, and perfume intermediates.
Used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications as a solvent for active ingredients and as an antimicrobial agent.
Employed in the food and flavor industry as a flavoring agent and a solvent for natural flavors and extracts.
Contributes as a component in adhesive formulations and as a low-toxicity solvent in various aerosol products.