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Ethyl alcohol, denatured

reagent grade

Synonym(s):

Ethanol

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UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
24851272
grade:
denatured
reagent grade
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grade

denatured
reagent grade

Quality Level

200

form

liquid

contains

1% ethyl acetate as denaturant
1% hydrocarbons as denaturant
1% methyl isobutyl ketone as denaturant
5% methanol as denaturant

impurities

≤0.15% water

General description

Ethanol (denatured), a primary alcohol, is a constituent of hairspray, disinfectants and cosmetics.[1] It can be synthesized either from molasses by fermentation or by hydration of ethylene.[2] It is made non-consumable by the addition of denaturants.[1]
The product is denatured ethyl alcohol and it contains following as denaturant:
  • 1% ethyl acetate
  • 1% hydrocarbons
  • 1% methyl isobutyl ketone
  • 5% methanol
Ethanol, a primary alcohol is an important raw material for the synthesis of various compounds. It can be synthesized either from molasses by fermentation or by hydration of ethylene. It acts as a hydrogen source and reaction medium during the transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds in the presence of sodium hydroxide.[3] The impact of ethanol/water fumigation on the performance of diesel engines has been studied.[4] Denatured alcohol is also referred to as industrial methylated spirit.[5]

Application

Ethyl alcohol (denatured ethanol) may be used to compose the Nital etchant for use in microstructural analysis.[6]

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H319,H351,H371,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 2 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 2

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

48.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

9 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  1. What is the concentration of ethyl alcohol?

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    1. This product is a denatured ethanol that includes the following additives:
      1% ethyl acetate as denaturant
      1% hydrocarbons as denaturant
      1% methyl isobutyl ketone as a denaturant
      5% methanol as denaturant
      The maximum allowable water content is 0.15%.

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