Ethanol
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Test Description | Test Method | Unit of Measure | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual Inspection | — | Clear, Colourless Liquid |
| Ethanol Content | Gas Chromatography | % v/v | 99.5 Min |
| Water Content | Karl Fischer Method | % v/v | 0.50 Max |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | Density Measurement | g/cm³ | 0.789 – 0.806 |
| Colour | Visual Inspection | APHA | 10 Max |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | Titrimetric Method | % w/w | 0.005 Max |
| Non-Volatile Matter | Applicable Standard | mg/100 mL | 10 Max |
| Distillation Range | ASTM / Applicable Method | °C | 78.0 – 80.0 |
ETHANOL APPLICATIONS
Ethanol is a versatile solvent and chemical raw material widely used across industrial, pharmaceutical, personal-care, cleaning and fuel applications.
Industrial Solvent
Used as a solvent in chemical manufacturing, formulations and industrial processing.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Used in perfumes, fragrances, lotions and selected cosmetic formulations as a solvent and carrier.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Used as a solvent and processing ingredient in suitable pharmaceutical formulations.
Cleaning Products
Used in surface cleaners, glass cleaners and other cleaning formulations.
Paints, Coatings & Inks
Used as a solvent and formulation component in selected paints, coatings and printing inks.
Fuel & Fuel Blending
Used as a fuel component and blending material in suitable ethanol-based fuel applications.