ISO PROPYL ALCOHOL N
Isopropanol (Isopropyl Alcohol ) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is completely miscible with most solvents, including water, and is a suitable solvent for acrylic and epoxy resins, ethyl cellulose, natural resins, gums, polyvinyl butyral, alkaloids and some essential oils.
Features :
- Medium evaporating solvent.
- Latent solvent in nitrocellulose systems.
- Non-HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) Solvent.
- Low photochemical reactivity.
Storage :
The product may be stored at normal ambient temperatures and has a shelf life of not less than 72 months with correct storage.
| PRODUCT NAME | : | PROPYL ALCOHOL (N-) |
| CAS number | : | 71-23-8 |
| UN number | : | 1274 |
| Formula | : | CH3CH2CH2OH |
| Odour | : | ETHYL ALCOHOL LIKE |
| Solubility in water | : | COMPLETE |
| Density | : | 0.804 at 20 oC |
| Boiling point | : | 97 oC |
| Melting point | : | -127 oC |
| Viscosity | : | 2.52 cp at 15 oC |
| Flashpoint | : | 15 oC |
| Explosive limits | : | 2.1 – 13.5 Vol% |
| Vapour pressure | : | 19 mbar at 20 OC |
| Skin absorption/irritation | : | YES |
| TLV Country NL Year 1995 | : | 200 S ppm 500 S mg/m3 |
| Pollution category 1994 | : | III |
It has multiple application. Some like as below -
- Nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners
- Coupling agent in cleaners and polishes
- Dehydrating agent
- Extractant
- Adhesives
- Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetics and toiletries
- Disinfectants
- Rubbing compounds
- Lithographic printing
- Chemical intermediate
- De-icing
- General purpose cleaners
