Isopropyl Alcohol

Basic Information

CAS:67-63-0

HS:29051220

Color, Odor, State: Colorless transparent liquid with an ethanol odor

Toxicity: Low toxicity

Flammability: Flammable

Density: 0.7863

Volatility: Highly volatile

Boiling Point: 82.4 °C

Flash Point: 22 °C

Melting point: -87.9°C

Autoignition temperature: 460°C

Stability: Prone to oxidation forming peroxides

Solubility: Miscible with water, acetone, benzene, alcohol, ethers, chloroform; dissolves alkaloids, rubber, rosin, resins; insoluble in salt solutions

Application

1. Used in pharmaceuticals, extraction agents, antifreeze, cosmetics, plastics, fragrances, coatings, antifreeze agents, and cleaning agents.

2. Used as additives for blending gasoline, dispersants in pigment production, fixing agents in the printing and dyeing industry, and anti-fog agents for glass and transparent plastics.

3. Used as a diluent for adhesives, as well as in antifreeze agents, dehydrating agents, and similar applications.