Isopropyl alcohol
General Product Information
| Article | Isopropyl alcohol |
| Synonyms | 2-Hydroxypropane, 2-Propanol, Dimethyl carbinol, IPA, Isopropanol, Propan-2-ol, sec-Propyl alcohol |
| CAS No. | 67-63-0 |
| EEG No. | 603-003-00-0 |
| EINECS No. | 200-661-7 |
| IMO | Class 3 |
| Tariff Code | 2905120090 |
| UN No. | 1219 |
| VLG/ADR | Class 3, Packing Group II |
Description
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is a clear, Colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic alcohol odor. It belongs to the group of secondary alcohols and is completely soluble in water and many organic solvents. Isopropyl alcohol is widely used worldwide for its excellent cleaning, degreasing and disinfecting properties.
Characteristics
- Disinfecting & antiseptic: Effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi
- Odor: Smell of alcohol.
- Grade: Technical.
- Highly flammable.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | C3H8O |
| Molar Weight | 60.10 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -89,5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 82,4 °C |
| Solubility. | Fully miscible with water, ethanol, chloroform and ether. |
| Density | 0.786 g/cm³ (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.377 at 20 °C |
| pH | – |
| Color | Colorless |
| Shape | Liquid |
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Isopropanol
- Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) – Guidelines and standards for food additives and food ingredients.
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- European Food Information Council (EFIC)
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) – Information about safety and application of food additives.
- PubChem – Isopropyl Alcohol of the National Library of Medicine by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Isopropyl alcohol
Applications
Isopropyl alcohol is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Industrial Cleaning
Removal of grease, resin, ink and glue residues.
2. Automotive
In windshield washer fluid, degreasers and antifreeze products.
3. Printers
As a wetting agent at offset printing processes.
4. Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Industry
Commonly used in hand disinfectants, disinfectant alcohol, medical instrument cleaning.
5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
Ingredient in aftershaves, lotions, deodorants and makeup removers.
6. Electronics & optics
Cleaning of circuit boards, connectors and optical equipment.
7. Production of Chemicals
Raw material for acetone, esters and other solvents.