Ethanol 95%

Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic wine-like odor and pungent taste

Ethanol Product Introduction

Ethyl alcohol, iso-propyl alcohol and n-propyl alcohol possess very good disinfectant properties in the range of 60–90% solutions with water. They are considered intermediate-level disinfectants, effective against vegetative bacteria, enveloped viruses, and some fungi and mycobacteria, including M. tuberculosis. Alcohols are believed to function by denaturing proteins, which is dependent on the relative amounts of alcohol and water .

Commercial formulations with high levels of alcohol are typically in the form of aerosol sprays, and are in combination with other disinfectants for greater efficacy. Phenolics or quaternary ammonium compounds are added at levels under 1% in this application. Alcohols can also be used as cosolvents in pine oil or phenolic formulations that bloom, or emulsify rapidly, upon dilution in water.

Ethyl alcohol or ethanol (EtOH) is the most common organic solvent to which Americans are exposed. Its acute effects are well recognized and obviously occur most often in the setting of recreational ingestion of beer, wine, or spirits. EtOH is also present in many household products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial solvents. The acute encephalopathy of EtOH toxicity is identical to that of other organic solvents and may range from euphoria to stupor and coma. It should be noted that EtOH exposure amplifies the toxicity of other solvents in the acute setting. This interaction is especially dangerous in the setting of recreational solvent inhalation, where concomitant EtOH consumption is common and can dramatically increase the chance of lethal outcome.

Ethanol Physical Property Data

CAS Reg. No.	64-17-5
Chem name	Ethanol
Empirical formula	C₂H₆O
Odor	Wine-like
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Melting point	-114℃
Boiling point	78.23°C
Water solubility	Miscible

Ethanol Acetonitrile Hazards

Pictograms
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H225, H319, H360D
Precautionary statements	P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P305+P351+P338
Flash point	14 °C (Absolute)