Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) 96% , 99%
Anhydrous Alcohol is a non-denatured alcohol that is made up of 99.9% ethanol and 0.1% water. It is also referred to as Extra Neutral Anhydrous Ethanol, and Absolute Ethyl Alcohol.
Anhydrous alcohol is a pure alcohol and mainly used for industrial and commercial use.
In industry
Solvent: Ethanol is used as a polar solvent to dissolve many organic and inorganic substances. It is used as a solvent in the paint, pharmaceutical, perfume and cologne industries and in the production of coatings.
Disinfectant: Ethanol solutions are used to disinfect surfaces, medical instruments and hands due to their strong germicidal properties.
Fuel: Ethanol is used as a biofuel in cars and torches.
Raw material: Used in the production of many chemical compounds such as esters, ethers, acetic acid and ethylene.
Extraction: Used to extract pigments, essential oils and other compounds from plant materials.
In medicine and health
Disinfectant: Ethanol solutions are used as disinfectants for skin and surfaces in hospitals and medical centers.
Solvent for drugs: Used as a solvent in the production of some drugs.
Injectable solutions: Used as a solvent in some injectable solutions.
In the food industry
Alcoholic beverages: A major component of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits.
Flavoring extracts: Used in the production of flavoring extracts.
Solvent: Used in the extraction of pigments and flavors from food.
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Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) 96% , 99%
Products | Grade | Molecular formula: | Density (g/mm3) | Melting point: | Flash point: | Data Sheet | MSDS |
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Ethyl Alcohol | C2H6O | 0,7893 g·cm−3 (20 °C) | -114,5°C | 15 – 20°C |