Ethanol
CompareAliases: Ethyl alcohol
Volatile water-miscible alcohol solvent for cleaning, fragrance, and fast-drying systems.
Identity and Classification
| INCI Name | Alcohol |
| IUPAC Name | - |
| Other Names | Ethyl alcohol |
| Abbreviations | - |
| Molecular Formula | C2H6O |
| CAS # | 64-17-5 |
| EC # | - |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Overview
Ethanol is used in practical industrial formulations where volatile solvent, carrier, drying aid, and process solvent. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Functions and Industries
Formulation Examples
Facial Cleanser
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Hard Surface Cleaner
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Industrial Degreaser
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Compatibility and Incompatibility
Compatible
Incompatible
No known incompatibilities documented.
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