This product is a non-toxic, clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant odor that can dissolve other chemical substances. Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol and grain alcohol, is a versatile solvent and can be mixed readily with water and many organic liquids and solvents to make chemical compounds. Ethanol can be used as a dehydrating agent. It can also be used to make lacquers, plastics, plasticizers, rubber, rubber accelerators, aerosols, cleaning preparations, polishes, surface coatings, dyes, inks, adhesives, antifreeze, and petrol additives/substitutes.
Benefits
- Easily soluble in water and many organic liquids
- Versatile solvent
- Eco-friendly fuel source
Applications
Use Ethanol, Denatured Alcohol 200 for:
Household, Industrial, and Institutional
- Detergents
- Aerosol Packaging
- Compounding
- Solvent Cleaner
- Vinegar
- Membrane Filtration
- High-Purity Chemical Packaging
Pharmaceuticals
- Carriers
- Chemical Intermediates
Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers
- Printing Inks
- Coatings
- Adhesives
- Epoxy Resin
Physical Properties
Typical physical properties are listed in the table below. Actual properties may vary from lot to lot.
Typical Properties | Typical Method | Typical Value |
API Grav. @ 60 deg °F | ASTM D-1298 | 45.4 |
Sp. Gr. @ 0 deg°F | ASTM D-1298 | 0.7999 (water = 1) |
Lbs./U.S. gal @ 60°F | ASTM D-1298 | 6.665 |
Distillation, IBP deg°C | ASTM D-850 | 76 |
Distillation, DP deg°C | ASTM D-850 | 88 |
Ethanol, %W | G.C. | 90 |
IPA, %W | G.C. | 5 |
N Propyl Acetate, %W | G.C. | 5 |
Color, Platinum cobalt | ASTM D-1209 | 5 |
Moisture Content, %W | ASTM D-1364 | 0.027 |
Flash Point | 55°F (13°C) | |
Vapor Density | 1.59 (air = 1) | |
Vapor Pressure | 44 mm Hg at 68 °F (20 °C) | |
Water Solubility | Soluble | |
Boiling Point | 173 °F (78 °C) | |
Melting Point | -173 °F (-114 °C) |