Isopropyl alcohol is a crucial component to many hand sanitizers.

Isopropyl Alcohol

FORMULA: CH3CHOHCH3

INDUSTRIES & USES

  • Automotive – Used to prevent separation of gasoline and water in fuel lines
  • Commercial Products – Used in hand sanitisers and cleaning products
  • Cosmetics – Used in the production of facial cleansers, cosmetics, astringents, and perfumes
  • Laboratory – Sterilization of surfaces
  • Pharmaceutical – Used in antibacterial first aid cleaners and disinfectants

AVAILABLE QUANTITIES

  • 55 Gallon Drum
  • 250 Gallon Tote

 

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Description

Also known as Isopropanol and rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol is a colorless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor. It is in the chemical category of secondary alcohols with an alcohol carbon atom bonded with two other carbon atoms. It is one of the two approved alcohols permitted as an active ingredient in hand sanitizer alongside ethanol. It is an excellent solvent, effective at dissolving non-polar compounds.

DANGER: Isopropyl alcohol is a highly flammable liquid and vapor. It may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Isopropyl alcohol can cause serious eye irritation upon contact. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause reproductive problems. Repeated or prolonged exposure can produce kidney, liver, skin, or central nervous system damage.

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