BASF
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Ingredient reference
64-17-5FormulaC2H6O
Volatile water-miscible alcohol solvent for cleaning, fragrance, and fast-drying systems.
| INCI Name | Alcohol |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 64-17-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H6O |
| Ionic Type | Nonionic |
Ethanol is an industrial ingredient used for volatile solvent, carrier, drying aid, and process solvent. in selected chemical formulation systems.
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.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 95 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Water miscible | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 46.07 - 46.07 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | 0.78 - 0.81 | g/cm3 | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Flash Point | Flammable; verify SDS | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
status: avoid | Avoid strong oxidizers and ignition sources.
status: compatible | Water miscible.
status: compatible | Common fragrance carrier.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Ethanol is flammable; review supplier SDS/TDS, ventilation, ignition controls, and regional rules.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.