Product Category: Industrial Solvents / Laboratory & Process Chemicals
Chemical Name: Ethanol
Alternative Names: Ethyl Alcohol / Ethanol 95%
CAS Number: 64-17-5
Chemical Formula: C₂H₅OH
Molecular Weight: 46.07 g/mol
Concentration: 95%
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Product Overview
Ethanol 95% is a concentrated ethanol solution used as a versatile solvent, cleaning agent and process chemical across laboratory, manufacturing and industrial applications.
Unlike Ethanol 95E5, ordinary Ethanol 95% is not defined by the addition of 5% ethyl acetate.
Whether a particular 95% ethanol grade is denatured or undenatured must be established from the relevant specification and COA.
Typical Technical Information
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-E4 |
| Ethanol Concentration | Approx. 95% |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Chemical Formula | C₂H₅OH |
| CAS Number | 64-17-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 46.07 g/mol |
| Solubility | Completely miscible with water |
| Characteristic | Highly flammable |
| Grade | Industrial / Laboratory / other grades subject to specification |
Applications
- Laboratory solvent
- Industrial solvent
- Chemical manufacturing
- Surface cleaning
- Extraction processes
- Paint and coating manufacture
- Formulation work
- General manufacturing processes
Key Benefits
- Excellent solvent properties
- Water miscible
- Rapid evaporation
- Broad chemical compatibility
- Suitable for numerous laboratory and manufacturing processes
Grade & Regulatory Note
Ethanol grades can differ substantially in terms of water content, denaturants and permitted end uses.
Where food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or other regulated use is intended, the correct certified ethanol grade must be selected.
Packaging
Available in suitable flammable-liquid containers, drums, IBCs or bulk supply depending on grade and quantity.
Storage
Store in a cool, approved flammable-liquid area away from heat, sparks, flames and oxidising agents.
