ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

• IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) is the simplest secondary alcohol.

• It is a colorless, flammable chemical intermediate and solvent.

• Isopropyl alcohol is referred to by a number of names such as propan-2-ol, 2-propanol, isopropanol, rubbing alcohol, sec-propyl alcohol, s-propanol, and IPA.

• Isopropyl alcohol is miscible in a wide range of liquids such as chloroform, ether, other alcohols, and water.

• Isopropyl alcohol is used as a solvent for various chemicals such as ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, certain oils and gums, alkaloids, and some natural resins.

• Isopropyl alcohol is used in a wide range of industries and applications.

• Isopropyl alcohol is most commonly used as a solvent for a wide range of non-polar compounds.

• Isopropyl alcohol is also a common component of cleaning products for its solvent properties and quick evaporation rate.

• In particular, isopropyl alcohol is used as a solvent during the manufacture of various coatings and in industrial applications.

• Isopropyl alcohol is also used more directly in medical sanitation applications in a 60-70% solution (in water) for disinfectant pads and a 75% solution (in water) for hand sanitizers.

• Isopropyl alcohol is a common ingredient in the production processes of various pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and household products.

• Additionally, Isopropyl alcohol has been used as a preservative for certain biological specimens.

• Other common applications of isopropyl alcohol include gasoline additive and as a chemical feedstock for a number of other downstream chemical intermediates.

• Effective for cleaning households, Industrial applications, Agriculture, Printing inks, Paints.