| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Assay (m/m) | ≥ 99.2 % |
| Assay (V/V) | ≥ 99.5 % |
| Identity (IR) | conforms |
| Appearance | conforms |
| Clarity of solution | conforms |
| Colour of solution | conforms |
| Acidity or alkalinity | ≤ 30 ppm |
| Density (d 20 °C/20 °C) | 0.790 - 0.793 |
| Density (d 15,56 °C/15,56 °C) | ≤ 0.7962 |
| Density (d 15 °C/15 °C) | 0.794 - 0.797 |
| Absorbance (at 240 nm) | ≤ 0.40 |
| Absorbance (between 250nm and 260nm) | ≤ 0.30 |
| Absorbance (between 270nm and 340nm) | ≤ 0.10 |
| The spectrum shows a steadily descending curve with no observable peaks or shoulders | conforms |
| Volatile impurities (GC) (Acetaldehyde and Acetal) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Volatile impurities (GC) (Benzene) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Volatile impurities (GC) (Methanol) | ≤ 100 ppm |
| Volatile impurities (GC) (Total of other impurities) | ≤ 300 ppm |
| Volatile impurities (GC) (disregard limit) | ≤ 9 ppm |
| Cyclohexane (GC) | ≤ 50 ppm |
| 2-Propanol (GC) | ≤ 30 ppm |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ 25 mg/l |
| Other residual solvents (ICH Q3C) excluded by production process. Residues of metal catalysts or metal reagents acc. to EMEA/CHMP/SWP/4446/2000 are not likely to be present. Conforms to Ph Eur, BP, JP, USP |
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Key Spec Table
| CAS # | EC Number | Hill Formula | Chemical Formula | Molar Mass | Grade Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64-17-5 | 200-578-6 | C₂H₆O | C₂H₅OH | 46.07 g/mol | Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 100986 |
| Synonyms | Ethyl alcohol, EtOH |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 64-17-5 |
| EC index number | 603-002-00-5 |
| EC number | 200-578-6 |
| Grade | Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP |
| Hill Formula | C₂H₆O |
| Chemical formula | C₂H₅OH |
| Molar Mass | 46.07 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2207 10 00 |
| Structure formula Image | |
| Applications | |
|---|---|
| Application | Ethanol absolute suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE® exp Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP. Ethanol CAS No. 64-17-5, EC Number 200-578-6. Ethanol MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS here. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 78.3 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 0.790 - 0.793 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 3.1 - 27.7 %(V) |
| Flash point | 12 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 425 °C |
| Melting Point | -114.5 °C |
| pH value | 7.0 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Vapor pressure | 59 hPa (20 °C) |
| Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 6200 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Pictogram(s) |   |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| RTECS | KQ6300000 |
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Symbols |  Flammable |
| Categories of danger | highly flammable |
| R Phrase | R 11 Highly flammable. |
| S Phrase | S 7-16 Keep container tightly closed.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| Storage | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Transport Information | |
|---|---|
| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1170 , 3, II |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1170 , 3, II |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1170 , 3, II |
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