Commercial Grade Iso-Propyl Alcohol (IPA) is a high-purity (typically >99% or 99.9%) industrial solvent used for cleaning, degreasing, and manufacturing applications. It is fast-evaporating, leaves no residue, and is widely utilized in electronics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and printing. Key forms include 99% for industrial cleaning/solvents and 70% for disinfection: –
Key Aspects of Commercial Grade IPA:
- Purity: Usually 99% or 99.9%, often labelled as Industrial Grade or Technical Grade.
- Applications: Cleaning electronic components (laptops, PCBs), solvent in inks and paints, raw material in cosmetics, antiseptic manufacturing, and as a laboratory cleaner.
- Properties: Colourless liquid with a strong alcohol odour, boiling point approx 820C, and high volatility.
