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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Colorless liquid with a pleasant smell. Isopropyl alcohol, or isopropanol, is used as a solvent for [[gum| | + | Colorless liquid with a pleasant smell. Isopropyl alcohol, or isopropanol, is used as a solvent for [[gum|Gums]], [[shellac]], [[nondrying oil|Nondrying oils]], [[natural resin|Natural resins]], and [[ink|Inks]]. It is also used as an antiseptic in cleansers and body lotions. Isopropanol is added to [[ethyl alcohol|Ethanol]] as a [[denatured alcohol|Denaturant]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
| − | Flammable. Dangerous fire risk. Flash point = 12 C (54 F) | + | * Flammable. Dangerous fire risk. Flash point = 12 C (54 F) |
| − | + | * Skin contact may cause dryness and irritation. | |
| − | Skin contact may cause dryness and irritation. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. | + | * Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. |
| − | + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/msdsproxy%3FproductName%3DA4591%26productDescription%3DISOPROPYL%2BALCOHOL%2B70%2525%2B1LI%26catNo%3DA459-1%2B%26vendorId%3DVN00033897%26storeId%3D10652 SDS ] | |
| − | ThermoFisher | ||
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | -86 | + | | -86 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 0.7863 | + | | 0.7863 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| − | | 82.4 | + | | 82.4 C |
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 21 September 2022
Description
Colorless liquid with a pleasant smell. Isopropyl alcohol, or isopropanol, is used as a solvent for Gums, Shellac, Nondrying oils, Natural resins, and Inks. It is also used as an antiseptic in cleansers and body lotions. Isopropanol is added to Ethanol as a Denaturant.
Synonyms and Related Terms
isopropanol; rubbing alcohol; IPA; dimethylcarbinol; sec-propyl alcohol; 2-propanol
Risks
- Flammable. Dangerous fire risk. Flash point = 12 C (54 F)
- Skin contact may cause dryness and irritation.
- Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, chloroform. Insoluble in salt solutions.
| Composition | (CH3)2CHOH |
|---|---|
| CAS | 67-63-0 |
| Melting Point | -86 C |
| Density | 0.7863 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=60.1 |
| Refractive Index | 1.3756 |
| Boiling Point | 82.4 C |
Comparisons
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5227; ref. index=1.3756
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.375