Isopropyl alcohol
CAS 67-63-0
EC 200-661-7
Formula C3H8O
MW 60.1 g/mol
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Description
Isopropyl alcohol (CAS 67-63-0, IPA) is a short-chain alcohol solvent supplied under trade names including Isohol, Lavaco, Lutosol, Alcojel, and PRO. It carries no E-code designation and is classified under HS code 29051200. It is a standard reference material in both industrial and regulated formulation contexts.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, IPA dissolves active ingredients and excipients during wet granulation, controlling moisture uptake and process consistency. In electronics cleaning, it removes flux residues and ionic contaminants from PCBs without leaving conductive deposits. In personal care, it acts as an antimicrobial agent by denaturing microbial proteins at concentrations between 60 and 90 percent.
IPA is available in technical, pharmaceutical (Ph.Eur., USP/FCC), and electronic grades, with REACH compliance documentation supplied on request. Standard packaging includes 200-litre drums and IBC containers, with bulk tanker quantities available for high-volume procurement. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are provided per EU GHS requirements.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, IPA dissolves active ingredients and excipients during wet granulation, controlling moisture uptake and process consistency. In electronics cleaning, it removes flux residues and ionic contaminants from PCBs without leaving conductive deposits. In personal care, it acts as an antimicrobial agent by denaturing microbial proteins at concentrations between 60 and 90 percent.
IPA is available in technical, pharmaceutical (Ph.Eur., USP/FCC), and electronic grades, with REACH compliance documentation supplied on request. Standard packaging includes 200-litre drums and IBC containers, with bulk tanker quantities available for high-volume procurement. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are provided per EU GHS requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -88.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 82.5 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.78505 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 53 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with slight alcohol odour |
| Color | colorless |
| Odor | Like ethyl alcohol; sharp, somewhat unpleasant; characteristic mild alcoholic; nonresidual. |
| Form | Low Melting Solid |
| Water Solubility | miscible |
| Vapor Pressure | 33 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.377(lit.) |
| pH | 7.0 (20°C) |
| Log P | 0.050 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07 GHS05 GHS08 GHS09
H
H225H303H305H313H318H319H335H336H361H370H372H373H400H410
P
P203P210P233P240P241P242P243P260P261P264P270P271P273P280P317P318P319P321P331P391P405P501P264+P265P301+P316P301+P317P302+P317P304+P340P308+P316P337+P317P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29051200 |
| UN Number | 1219 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Isopropanolpropan-2-olIPALavacoAlcojelAvantinPRO
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