Ethanol

Overview

Ethanol (95%) is a colorless, volatile and flammable liquid with a characteristic odor, miscible with water and most organic solvents. It is widely used as a solvent and as a chemical raw material.

Also known as

Ethyl alcohol 95%; Alcohol; EtOH

CAS number

64-17-5

Molecular formula

C2H6O

Molecular weight

46.07

Specifications

Test items	Specifications
Appearance	Colorless transparent liquid
Content /%	≥95
Acid value /(mg/L)	≤10
Methanol content /(mg/L)	≤30
n-Propanol /(mg/L)	≤15

Applications

• Solvent for coatings, inks, resins and cleaning products
• Raw material for ethyl acetate, ethylamines and other chemicals
• Extraction and processing solvent
• Disinfectant formulations and laboratory use

Packaging

160 kg/drum; 800 kg/IBC; ISO tank on request.

Storage

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, open flames and oxidizers. Ethanol is highly flammable.