Description
Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol ) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is completely miscible with most solvents, including water, and is a suitable solvent for acrylic and epoxy resins, ethyl cellulose, natural resins, gums, polyvinyl butyral, alkaloids and some essential oils.
Technical Bulletin
Description :
Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol ) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is completely miscible with most solvents, including water, and is a suitable solvent for acrylic and epoxy resins, ethyl cellulose, natural resins, gums, polyvinyl butyral, alkaloids and some essential oils.
Application :
It has multiple application. Some like as below –
- Nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners
- Coupling agent in cleaners and polishes
- Dehydrating agent
- Extractant
- Adhesives
- Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetics and toiletries
- Disinfectants
- Rubbing compounds
- Lithographic printing
- Chemical intermediate
- De-icing
- General purpose cleaners
Physical and Chemical Properties :
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 60.1 g/Mole |
| Form | Liquid |
| Colour | Clear |
| Specific Gravity (20 °C | 0.786 |
| Boiling Point | 82.5°C (180.5°F) |
| Melting Point | -88.5°C (-127.3°F) |
| Critical Temperature | Not Available |
| Flammability (solid, gas) | Not relevant (fluid) |
| Explosive limits | Not Determine |
| Vapour pressure | 4.4 kPa (@ 20°C) |
| Vapour Density | 2.07 (Air = 1) |
| Viscosity at 20°C | cP 2.4 |
| Closed Cup Flash Point | °F 53 |
| Solubility at 20°C |
% Wt In Water 100 % Wt Water in 100 |
Features :
- Medium evaporating solvent.
- Latent solvent in nitrocellulose systems.
- Non-HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) Solvent.
- Low photochemical reactivity.
Storage :
The product may be stored at normal ambient temperatures and has a shelf life of not less than 72 months with correct storage.
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