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Reagent Alcohol

anhydrous, contains 5% isopropyl alcohol and 5% methyl alcohol as denaturant

Synonym(s):

Ethyl alcohol, Reagent alcohol, Ethanol, RGA, denatured alcohol

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CAS Number:
64-17-5
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
24885336
NACRES:
NA.21

product name

Reagent Alcohol, anhydrous, ≤0.005% water

grade

anhydrous

Quality Level

100

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

form

liquid

contains

5% isopropyl alcohol as denaturant
5% methyl alcohol as denaturant

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 % (lit.)

concentration

100%

impurities

≤0.005% water

evapn. residue

≤0.0005%

bp

78 °C (lit.)

mp

−130 °C

InChI

1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Reagent alcohol (denatured alcohol) is ethanol that has been denatured by adding additives like methanol and isopropyl alcohol. The addition of these toxic additives makes it non-consumable. It is a constituent of hairspray, spray disinfectants and cosmetics. It is employed in histological and cytological procedures such as staining, slide preparation and also as a fixative. A study reports the use of reagent alcohol as a solvent for the preservation of euthanized sea cucumbers. This is an anhydrous grade solvent with extremely low water content and residue levels making it highly useful for processes that require very low water levels.

Application


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Components

95 parts of specially denatured ethyl alcohol 3A, 200 proof, with 5 parts of isopropyl alcohol. Final concentrations are ~ 90% ethanol, ~ 5% methanol and ~ 5% isopropanol.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H319,H371

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 2

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

48.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

9 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Alcohols
Hazardous rank II

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

676829-4L:4548173272221
676829-4X4L:4548173272238
676829-BULK:
676829-1L:4548173272214
676829-VAR:

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