Isopropyl Alcohol
CompareAliases: IPA
Volatile water-miscible solvent for cleaning, degreasing, and fast-drying systems.
Identity and Classification
| INCI Name | Isopropyl Alcohol |
| IUPAC Name | - |
| Other Names | IPA |
| Abbreviations | IPA |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O |
| CAS # | 67-63-0 |
| EC # | - |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Overview
Isopropyl Alcohol is used in practical industrial formulations where volatile solvent, degreasing aid, 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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