Ethyl alcohol - Revision history

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	== Risks ==		== Risks ==

	Highly flammable. Flash point = 14 C (60F).		* Highly flammable. Flash point = 14 C (60F).
			* Inhalation, and skin contact can cause irritation.
	Inhalation, and skin contact can cause irritation. Ingestion of small amounts affects the central nervous system. Ingestion of large amounts is deadly.		* Ingestion of small amounts affects the central nervous system.
			* Ingestion of large amounts is deadly.
	ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/msdsproxy%3FproductName%3DA405P4%26productDescription%3DETHANOL%2BAHYD%2BHISTO%2B4L%26catNo%3DA405P-4%2B%26vendorId%3DVN00033897%26storeId%3D10652 SDS]		* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/msdsproxy%3FproductName%3DA405P4%26productDescription%3DETHANOL%2BAHYD%2BHISTO%2B4L%26catNo%3DA405P-4%2B%26vendorId%3DVN00033897%26storeId%3D10652 SDS]

	== Physical and Chemical Properties ==		== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
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	! scope="row"\| Melting Point		! scope="row"\| Melting Point
	\| -114.1		\| -114.1 C
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row"\| Density		! scope="row"\| Density
	\| 0.789		\| 0.789 g/ml
	\|-		\|-
	! scope="row"\| Molecular Weight		! scope="row"\| Molecular Weight
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	! scope="row"\| Boiling Point		! scope="row"\| Boiling Point
	\| 78.5		\| 78.5 C
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Description

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	A clear, colorless, [[hygroscopic\|hygroscopic]] liquid with a pleasant odor. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is primarily used as a [[solvent\|solvent]] and as an intoxicating beverage. Ethanol forms a binary [[azeotrope\|azeotrope]] with water that boils at 78.15C and contains 95.57% ethanol and 4.43% water. The addition of [[benzene\|benzene]] allows the mixture to be redistilled without the water. Ethyl alcohol is sold in many grades marked as 95%, absolute (100% or anhydrous), denatured, industrial, or listed as proofs (one-half the proof is the percentage of alcohol). In art and conservation, ethanol has been used as a solvent for [[shellac\|shellac]] and [[mastic%20resin\|~~mastic~~]], as a diluent for [[fixative\|fixatives]], and as a [[wetting%20agent\|wetting agent]]. When used as a solvent for resins, the ethanol must be dry because any moisture will produce a white haze in the varnish film.		A clear, colorless, [[hygroscopic\|hygroscopic]] liquid with a pleasant odor. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is primarily used as a [[solvent\|solvent]] and as an intoxicating beverage. Ethanol forms a binary [[azeotrope\|azeotrope]] with water that boils at 78.15C and contains 95.57% ethanol and 4.43% water. The addition of [[benzene\|benzene]] allows the mixture to be redistilled without the water. Ethyl alcohol is sold in many grades marked as 95%, absolute (100% or anhydrous), denatured, industrial, or listed as proofs (one-half the proof is the percentage of alcohol). In art and conservation, ethanol has been used as a solvent for [[shellac\|shellac]] and [[mastic%20resin\|Mastic]], as a diluent for [[fixative\|fixatives]], and as a [[wetting%20agent\|wetting agent]]. When used as a solvent for resins, the ethanol must be dry because any moisture will produce a white haze in the varnish film.

	== Synonyms and Related Terms ==		== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

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	ethanol (IUPAC); alcohol; grain alcohol; absolute alcohol, EtOH, anhydrous alcohol; dehydrated alcohol; ethyl hydrate; ethyl hydroxide; Cologne spirits; colonial spirits; rectified spirits; spirits of wine; fermentation alcohol		ethanol (IUPAC); alcohol; grain alcohol; absolute alcohol, EtOH, anhydrous alcohol; dehydrated alcohol; ethyl hydrate; ethyl hydroxide; Cologne spirits; colonial spirits; rectified spirits; spirits of wine; fermentation alcohol
			== Risks ==

	[~~[[SliderGallery rightalign\|ethyl alcohol~~.~~jpg~Chemical structure]]~~]		Highly flammable. Flash point = 14 C (60F).

			Inhalation, and skin contact can cause irritation. Ingestion of small amounts affects the central nervous system. Ingestion of large amounts is deadly.

			ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/msdsproxy%3FproductName%3DA405P4%26productDescription%3DETHANOL%2BAHYD%2BHISTO%2B4L%26catNo%3DA405P-4%2B%26vendorId%3DVN00033897%26storeId%3D10652 SDS]

	== ~~Other~~ Properties ==		== Physical and Chemical Properties ==

	Miscible with water, methanol, ether, chloroform, acetone.		Miscible with water, methanol, ether, chloroform, acetone.
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	\|}		\|}

	~~== Hazards and Safety ==~~

	~~Highly flammable. Flash point = 14 C (60F).~~

	~~Inhalation, and skin contact can cause irritation. Ingestion of small amounts affects the central nervous system. Ingestion of large amounts is deadly.~~

	~~[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0044.html International Chemical Safety Card]~~

	== Comparisons ==		== Comparisons ==
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	[[media:download_file_126.pdf\|Properties of Common Solvents]]		[[media:download_file_126.pdf\|Properties of Common Solvents]]

			== Resources and Citations ==

	== ~~Sources Checked for Data in Record~~ ==

	* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966		* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	A clear, colorless, [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~hygroscopic hygroscopic] liquid with a pleasant odor. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is primarily used as a [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~solvent solvent] and as an intoxicating beverage. Ethanol forms a binary [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~azeotrope azeotrope] with water that boils at 78.15C and contains 95.57% ethanol and 4.43% water. The addition of [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~benzene benzene] allows the mixture to be redistilled without the water. Ethyl alcohol is sold in many grades marked as 95%, absolute (100% or anhydrous), denatured, industrial, or listed as proofs (one-half the proof is the percentage of alcohol). In art and conservation, ethanol has been used as a solvent for [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~shellac shellac] and [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~mastic%20resin mastic], as a diluent for [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~fixative fixatives], and as a [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=~~wetting%20agent wetting agent]. When used as a solvent for resins, the ethanol must be dry because any moisture will produce a white haze in the varnish film.		A clear, colorless, [[hygroscopic\|hygroscopic]] liquid with a pleasant odor. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is primarily used as a [[solvent\|solvent]] and as an intoxicating beverage. Ethanol forms a binary [[azeotrope\|azeotrope]] with water that boils at 78.15C and contains 95.57% ethanol and 4.43% water. The addition of [[benzene\|benzene]] allows the mixture to be redistilled without the water. Ethyl alcohol is sold in many grades marked as 95%, absolute (100% or anhydrous), denatured, industrial, or listed as proofs (one-half the proof is the percentage of alcohol). In art and conservation, ethanol has been used as a solvent for [[shellac\|shellac]] and [[mastic%20resin\|mastic]], as a diluent for [[fixative\|fixatives]], and as a [[wetting%20agent\|wetting agent]]. When used as a solvent for resins, the ethanol must be dry because any moisture will produce a white haze in the varnish film.

	== Synonyms and Related Terms ==		== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

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	== ~~Authority~~ ==		== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==

	* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966		* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966

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== Description ==

A clear, colorless, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hygroscopic hygroscopic] liquid with a pleasant odor. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is primarily used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=solvent solvent] and as an intoxicating beverage. Ethanol forms a binary [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=azeotrope azeotrope] with water that boils at 78.15C and contains 95.57% ethanol and 4.43% water. The addition of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=benzene benzene] allows the mixture to be redistilled without the water. Ethyl alcohol is sold in many grades marked as 95%, absolute (100% or anhydrous), denatured, industrial, or listed as proofs (one-half the proof is the percentage of alcohol). In art and conservation, ethanol has been used as a solvent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=shellac shellac] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=mastic resin mastic], as a diluent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fixative fixatives], and as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wetting agent wetting agent]. When used as a solvent for resins, the ethanol must be dry because any moisture will produce a white haze in the varnish film.

== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

ethanol (IUPAC); alcohol; grain alcohol; absolute alcohol, EtOH, anhydrous alcohol; dehydrated alcohol; ethyl hydrate; ethyl hydroxide; Cologne spirits; colonial spirits; rectified spirits; spirits of wine; fermentation alcohol

[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ethyl alcohol.jpg~Chemical structure]]]

== Other Properties ==

Miscible with water, methanol, ether, chloroform, acetone.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="row"| Composition
| C2H5OH
|-
! scope="row"| CAS
| 64-17-5
|-
! scope="row"| Melting Point
| -114.1
|-
! scope="row"| Density
| 0.789
|-
! scope="row"| Molecular Weight
| mol. wt.= 46.08
|-
! scope="row"| Refractive Index
| 1.359
|-
! scope="row"| Boiling Point
| 78.5
|}

== Hazards and Safety ==

Highly flammable. Flash point = 14 C (60F).

Inhalation, and skin contact can cause irritation. Ingestion of small amounts affects the central nervous system. Ingestion of large amounts is deadly.

[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0044.html International Chemical Safety Card]

== Comparisons ==

[[media:download_file_126.pdf|Properties of Common Solvents]]

== Authority ==

* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966

* Ralph Mayer, Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

* Susan E. Schur, Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985

* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3806

* G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971

* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976

* Random House, Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997

* ''CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics'', Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.359

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	A clear, colorless, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hygroscopic hygroscopic] liquid with a pleasant odor. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is primarily used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=solvent solvent] and as an intoxicating beverage. Ethanol forms a binary [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=azeotrope azeotrope] with water that boils at 78.15C and contains 95.57% ethanol and 4.43% water. The addition of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=benzene benzene] allows the mixture to be redistilled without the water. Ethyl alcohol is sold in many grades marked as 95%, absolute (100% or anhydrous), denatured, industrial, or listed as proofs (one-half the proof is the percentage of alcohol). In art and conservation, ethanol has been used as a solvent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=shellac shellac] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=mastic ~~resin~~ mastic], as a diluent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fixative fixatives], and as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wetting ~~agent~~ wetting agent]. When used as a solvent for resins, the ethanol must be dry because any moisture will produce a white haze in the varnish film.		A clear, colorless, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hygroscopic hygroscopic] liquid with a pleasant odor. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is primarily used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=solvent solvent] and as an intoxicating beverage. Ethanol forms a binary [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=azeotrope azeotrope] with water that boils at 78.15C and contains 95.57% ethanol and 4.43% water. The addition of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=benzene benzene] allows the mixture to be redistilled without the water. Ethyl alcohol is sold in many grades marked as 95%, absolute (100% or anhydrous), denatured, industrial, or listed as proofs (one-half the proof is the percentage of alcohol). In art and conservation, ethanol has been used as a solvent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=shellac shellac] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=mastic%20resin mastic], as a diluent for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fixative fixatives], and as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wetting%20agent wetting agent]. When used as a solvent for resins, the ethanol must be dry because any moisture will produce a white haze in the varnish film.

	== Synonyms and Related Terms ==		== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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	== Authority ==		== Authority ==

	* ~~R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout,~~ R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966		* R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, ''Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia'', Dover Publications, New York, 1966

	* ~~Ralph Mayer,~~ Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)		* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

	* ~~Richard S. Lewis,~~ Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993		* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

	* ~~Susan E. Schur,~~ Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985		* Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985

	* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3806		* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3806

	* ~~G.S.Brady,~~ G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971		* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971

	* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976		* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976

	* ~~Random House,~~ Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997		* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997

	* ''CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics'', Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.359		* ''CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics'', Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.359