Products
Isopropyl alcohol
Other names
IPA, Isopropanol, Propanol, 1 - Methylethanol, 1 - Methylethyl Alcohol, 2 - Hydroxypropane, 2 - Propanol, 2 - Propyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Carbinol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propan - 2 - ol, Propyl Alcohol
Product description
An organic compound falling under the category of aliphatic alcohols.
Application
Its mild nature makes it an apt organic solvent, and it further acts as a solvent and carrier in HPLC chromatography. Within the printing realm, especially in offset printing, it's utilised in dampening solutions, with concentrations reaching up to 12%.
Given that isopropanol doesn't react with the majority of common plastics, it's formulated in diverse ways for technical applications. This includes cleaning tasks for optical devices, magnetic heads, disk drives, and rubber rollers. Additionally, it's employed in precision mechanics equipment and is effective in removing resinous lubricants and water-based inks.
Key applications
- Disinfectants
- Inks, toners and dyes
- Fungicide
- Sanitizers
- Antifreeze fluids
- Varnishes
- Ceramics
- Cleaning agents
- Adhesives and sealants
- Solvents
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetic products
Chemical formula:
C3H6 + H2O → (CH3)2CHOH
CAS number:
67-63-0
Delivery method / packaging
Drums, canisters