Product code RXSOL-18-1433-160
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) – Industrial & Commercial Grade
Product Description
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), also known as Isopropanol or 2-Propanol, is a clear, colourless, highly volatile and flammable solvent widely used in industrial cleaning, electronics, coatings, printing, chemical manufacturing and general-purpose solvent applications.
IPA provides excellent solvency for many oils, greases, resins, inks and organic contaminants while evaporating rapidly and generally leaving minimal residue. Its complete miscibility with water makes it particularly versatile for both water-based and solvent-based formulations.
Application
Applications
IPA is extensively used for:
- Industrial cleaning and degreasing
- Electronics and electrical-component cleaning
- Precision cleaning
- Removal of oils, fingerprints and light grease
- Paints and coatings
- Printing inks
- Adhesives
- Resin processing
- Chemical manufacturing
- Laboratory and process applications
- Glass and surface cleaners
- Automotive cleaning formulations
- Specialty solvent blends
Dosage
Industrial Cleaning
Isopropyl Alcohol is particularly useful where rapid evaporation and low residual contamination are desirable. It can remove light oils, fingerprints, dirt and many processing residues from compatible surfaces.
Paint, Coating & Printing Industry
IPA is used as a solvent or formulation component in paints, coatings, inks and related products, where its solvency and evaporation characteristics can assist with formulation and application performance.
Technical Specifications
Typical Specifications
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Isopropyl Alcohol |
| Other Names | IPA, Isopropanol, 2-Propanol |
| CAS No. | 67-63-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₃H₈O |
| Molecular Weight | 60.10 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Purity | Typically 99.9% Min. |
| Specific Gravity @ 20°C | Approx. 0.785 |
| Boiling Point | Approx. 82.5°C |
| Flash Point | Approx. 12°C (closed cup) |
| Solubility in Water | Completely miscible |
| Odour | Characteristic alcohol odour |
| Evaporation | Fast |
| Primary Function | Solvent / Cleaning Agent |
Final commercial specifications should be confirmed against the applicable batch COA.