Absolute alcohol
Introduction
Absolute or anhydrous alcohol refers to ethanol with a low water content. There are various grades with maximum water contents ranging from 1% to a few parts per million (ppm) levels. Absolute alcohol is not intended for human consumption. If azeotropic distillation is used to remove water, it will contain trace amounts of the material separation agent (e.g. benzene).
Specifications
| Sr |
Characteristics |
Result |
| 1 |
Ethanol Content |
99.9% |
| 2 |
Miscibility in water |
Miscible |
| 3 |
Acid as Acetic acid,Maximum |
40ppm |
| 4 |
Alkalinity |
Nil |
| 5 |
Acidity as Acetaldehyde mg/100ml |
0.08 |
| 6 |
Residue on Evaporation% W/W Maximum |
50ppm |
Uses
Absolute ethanol is used as a solvent for laboratory and industrial applications, where water will react with other chemicals, and as fuel alcohol
Also used As a fuel, Alcoholic beverages, Feedstock, & Antiseptic.
Packaging
In 250 Litres UN APPROVED HDPE Drums.