
Etylal(Ethanol), also known as ethyl alcohol, is a colorless flammable, colorless, and slightly toxic chemical liquid that has a pungent taste. Produced by fermentation, it is the alcohol found in alcoholic
Usage:
Household Products
Ethanol mixes easily with water and many organic compounds and makes an effective solvent for use in paints, lacquers, and varnish, as well as personal care and household cleaning products. As an additive to cleaning products, ethanol is also used as a preservative because it is effective in knocking out organisms that could pose a danger to consumers.
Food Additives
As a food additive, Etylal can help evenly distribute food coloring, as well as enhance the flavor of food extracts. For example, vanilla extract, a common food flavoring, is made by curing and processing vanilla beans in a solution of ethanol and water
Fuel
More than 98 percent of U.S. gasoline contains ethanol, typically in a mixture called E10, made up of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline, to oxygenate the fuel and reduce air pollution. Ethanol has a higher octane number than gasoline, providing premium blending properties, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Minimum octane number requirements prevent engine knocking and maintain drivability.
NO | Specification | Limit | unit | Test Method |
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1 | Purit | Min 99.5 | mass% | Gas Chromatography |
2 | Appearance | Clear, Colorless | – | Visual inspection |
3 | Flash Point | -7 | °C | ASTM D93 |
4 | Density @ 15 °C | 0.830 | kg/m3 °C |
ASTM D1298 |
5 | Boiling Range @ 760mmHg | 88 | °C | ASTM D86 |
6 | Molecular Weight | 104.2 | g/mol | IP 86 |
7 | Free Formaldehyde | nil | ppm | ISO-2277 |
8 | Heavy Metals (as pb) | nil | ppm | USP Method |