Ethanol – 95% (Denatured with 5% Methanol)
Ethanol (also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol) is an organic chemical compound. Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a slight characteristic odor. It is a psychoactive substance, recreational drug, and the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks.
Ethanol can be naturally produced by the fermentation of sugars (e.g corn & sugarcane) by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. It has medical applications as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
Ethanol 95% is denatured with 5% Methanol is non-taxable.
CAS Number: 64-17-5(Ethanol), 67-56-1(Methanol)
Common Names: Denatured Ethanol, Industrial Alcohol, Methylated Spirits
Chemical Formula: C₂H₅OH(Ethanol), CH₃OH(Methanol)
Molecular Weights: 46.07 g/mol(Ethanol), 32.04 g/mol(Methanol)
Composition: 95%(Ethanol), 5%(Methanol [denaturant])
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Flammability: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Odor: Characteristic, sharp alcohol odor
Boiling Point: ~78 °C
Flash Point: ~13 °C (closed cup)
Density: ~0.793 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility: Completely miscible with water and most organic solvents
Application in areas:
During this Covid times, alcohol-based hand sanitizers contain Ethanol are effective in killing a variety of different types of bacteria and viruses. The other commonly used alcohol for Hand Sanitizer is Isopropyl alcohol (IPA).
- Industrial Application
- Cleaning / washing of products
- Disinfectant
- Production addictive
- Burning fuel
- Pharmaceutical Application
- Disinfectant
- Antiseptic
- Household Application
- Disinfectant
- Window Cleaner and Glass Cleaner
- Grease and Stains Remover
Safety & Handling:
- Health Hazards:
- Methanol is toxic: Can cause blindness or death if ingested, inhaled in large amounts, or absorbed through skin
- Causes eye and skin irritation, dizziness, and central nervous system depression
Disposal:
- Must be handled as hazardous waste
- Never dispose of down the drain
PPE Requirements:
- Gloves, goggles, and good ventilation
- Avoid inhalation of vapors and contact with skin
Storage Guidelines:
- Store in tightly closed containers, in cool, well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources
- Use explosion-proof equipment
Regulatory Notes:
- Not safe for human consumption
- Excise laws and chemical control regulations may apply (varies by country)
- Must be labeled as “Denatured Alcohol” or “Not for Human Use”
Packaging: Drum, TIN