Absolute Alcohol in Bulk

Absolute alcohol is ethanol taken past the water azeotrope to 99.9 percent, which is what makes it usable where even a few percent of water would ruin the process. That covers most pharmaceutical synthesis, botanical extraction and precision cleaning. BulkFineChem supplies it to formulators, extractors, cosmetic manufacturers and laboratories across India, subject to the excise permissions the product requires.

Specification

Purity, water content and residue on evaporation are stated on the batch Certificate of Analysis.

• CAS No. 64-17-5
• HSN Code 2207
• Purity 99.9 percent v/v minimum
• Appearance: clear colourless mobile liquid
• Packing: 200 litre MS drums or 35 litre carboys

Applications

Grade selection depends on whether your process needs denatured or undenatured material, which also affects the licensing route.

• Solvent and reaction medium in pharmaceutical manufacture
• Botanical and herbal extraction
• Cosmetic, perfume and personal care formulation
• Precision and electronics cleaning
• Analytical and laboratory reagent use

Safety, Handling and Compliance

Ethanol is highly flammable and its sale is controlled under state excise rules. Supply requires the appropriate permits.

• State excise licence or permit required before supply
• Flash point around 13 degrees C; keep away from all ignition sources
• Store in a cool, well-ventilated, earthed flammables area
• Use explosion-proof electrical fittings and bonding when decanting
• SDS issued on request

Ordering

Include your licence details with your enquiry so we can confirm eligibility before quoting.

• Minimum order quantity 200 litres
• Excise permit required; denatured grade available where permitted
• GST tax invoice and batch Certificate of Analysis on every order
• Transport by approved flammable goods carrier
• TDS and SDS available on request

FAQs

Questions buyers commonly ask about absolute alcohol.

• Do I need a licence? Yes, ethanol is excise-controlled and permits are required.
• Absolute or rectified spirit? Rectified spirit is about 95 percent; absolute is 99.9 percent for water-sensitive work.
• Is denatured material available? Yes, where your application permits it, and it simplifies licensing.
• Can I get a sample? Yes, subject to the same permit requirements.
• What documents are provided? GST invoice, batch CoA, SDS and transport documentation.