Ethyl Alcohol >99% (Ethanol)

Ethyl Alcohol

• Ethanol >99% Water <%1 Denatonium Benzoate 5ppm MIBK <2%
• Contains denaturant
• Industrial grade
• Australia Made
• Other names: Ethyl Alcohol

Ethanol is a clear colourless liquid made from a natural sugarcane process. The boiling point of ethanol is 78 °C and the flashpoint is 11 °C. The product is commonly found as ethanol fuel in e10 fuel, often referred to as grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol. This ethanol is 99% with a 1% denaturant in it so it is not food safe or suitable for drinking. Ethanol can be used to extract oils, used as a disinfectant, sterilise medical equipment, as a glass cleaner, and many more uses. Ethanol is excellent for outdoor and indoor ethanol heaters.

Ethanol is soluble in water, and you will find that ethanol is a common ingredient in cleaners, fuels and cosmetics. When using ethanol on the skin as rubbing alcohol it is recommended to dilute it down to about 70%. You can also add in a fragrance to it.

Sanitisation & Disinfecting:

The Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) has two approved formulations that can be used for hand sanitisation one being Ethanol. Ethanol is highly recommended for sanitising surfaces to kill germs and bacteria that stay on kitchen benches, bathrooms and doorknobs etc. Ethanol should be used at a rate of >70% to be effective.

Household uses and cleaning:

• Window cleaner
• Used for cleaning paints

Industrial & DIY Uses:

• Oil extraction: This ethanol is not food grade safe. It can be used in the extraction of oil however in terms of the processing and how to do that you may have to do more research. Food grade Ethanol (undenatured) requires a license and is prohibited for sale.

Use for fuel in Ethanol Heaters:

• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor heaters
• Burns clean, leaves very little fumes or black marks
• Alcohol smell is burnt off in heating

Bioethanol v Ethanol:

Both the chemicals are designed to process the same way for all applications. The only difference is how the both ethanols are made. The bioethanol is considered to be made through an environmentally process, that is eco-friendly, whereas the ethanol is processed in a different way.