Description
Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is a colourless, highly soluble liquid used as a solvent and thinner. It is commonly used in household cleaners, personal care products, printing inks and adhesives. In addition, ethyl alcohol is a major industrial chemical, used in the synthesis of other organic chemicals and as an additive in automotive petrol. It is also a component of alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and distilled spirits.
CAS number : 64-17-5
Synonyms
- Ethanol
- Ethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol
Applications
Solvent
Paints, varnishes, cleaning products, printing inks and pharmaceutical products.
Beverages
Wines and spirits, beers, rectified alcohol, cocktails and ready-to-drink beverages.
Cosmetics
Perfumes, eau de toilette, aftershave lotions, disinfectant gels, hairspray.
