Shanghai Dingwujin Chemical Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of ethyl alcohol in China. We are committed to the chemical distribution across Central & Eastern Europe and Ukraine. We warmly welcome you to wholesale customized ethyl alcohol made in China here from our factory.
Ethyl Alcohol
Introduction
Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 46.07 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -114.1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 78.37 °C |
| Flash Point | 14 °C |
| Density | 0.79g/cm3 |
| Forms | Liquid (clear) |
Product Grades
Food Grade
● Super Neutral: Highest grade, used for premium beverages and direct consumption.
● Extra Grade: High-quality, widely used for blending Chinese baijiu (liquor).
● Premium Grade: Standard food-grade quality, meeting basic food safety requirements.
● Ordinary Grade: Basic food-grade standard, requiring strict monitoring of impurities such as methanol.
Reagent Grade
● Guaranteed Reagent (GR): Purity ≥ 99.9%, extremely low impurities, used for precision analysis, scientific research, and preparation of standard solutions.
● Analytical Reagent (AR): Slightly lower purity than GR, used for general quantitative analysis and important research work.
● Chemical Pure (CP): Lower purity, used for general qualitative analysis or teaching experiments in factories, mines, and schools.
Industrial Grade
● Premium Grade: Methanol content ≤ 800 mg/L, relatively high purity, used as a solvent in fine chemical manufacturing.
● First/Second Grade: Higher methanol content, mainly used as fuel, general solvents, or synthetic raw materials.
Standard stock items are of industrial grade. For special grade orders, please contact us for complete documentation.
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Ink, Toner and Colourant
- Food Additive
- Sanitizers
- Preservative
- Solvents
- Cosmetic Products
- Beauty Products
- Paint and Coatings
Industries
- Pharma
- Energy Services
- Polymers
- CASE & Construction
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Cleaning
- Food & Nutrition
- Agriculture
- Lubricants
- Rubber
- Water Treatment
Ethanol Used in the Food Industry
Food-grade ethanol alcohol is a core component in alcoholic beverage brewing, and is also used in food preservation, extraction of flavors and fragrances, and baking processes. It must strictly comply with food safety standards.
Ethyl Alcohol Used in the Pharmaceutical Industry
75% concentration TSDA is a mainstream disinfectant that can effectively disrupt the protein structure of microorganisms; 95% concentration ethanol alcohol is mainly used for instrument cleaning, physical cooling, and as a solvent for pharmaceutical extraction, but it should not be applied directly to wound disinfection.
1-Hydroxyethane Used in the Electronic Industry
1-Hydroxyethane is a highly efficient polar cleaning solvent capable of dissolving most organic compounds and a wide range of inorganic substances, including polymers, resins, paints, etc. Its rapid volatilization helps prevent corrosion or damage to electronic components.
EtOH Used in the Energy Industry
As a biofuel, Etoh can be burned directly or blended with gasoline to produce ethanol gasoline, significantly reducing CO and hydrocarbon emissions. High-purity anhydrous ethanol is also used in alcohol lamps and other emergency heat sources.
Ethyl Alcohol Used in the Chemical Manufacturing
In chemical production, ethanol serves both as an excellent organic solvent and as a basic raw material for synthesizing key chemical intermediates such as acetaldehyde, acetic acid, and ethyl ether.
Ethyl Alcohol Used in the Coatings Industry
● Alcohol-soluble coatings: Ethanol-based transparent coatings for furniture, wood products, and electrical insulation.
● Water-based coating additives: Small additions improve surface drying in one-component silver paints and similar systems.
● Thinning & cleaning: Adjusts paint viscosity; also acts as a degreasing cleaner.
Ethyl Alcohol Used in the Cosmetic Industry
● Toner/Astringent: Tightens pores temporarily and delivers a cooling feel via ethanol's astringency.
● Perfumes/Fragrances: Primary solvent for dissolving fragrances; evaporates quickly to release scent.
● Sunscreens/Lightweight Lotions: Reduces tackiness via volatility, leaving a refreshing finish.
Ethanol Used in the Household Use
● Surface disinfection: Wipe high-touch items with 75% ethanol; keep wet for 15–30s to kill pathogens.
● Skin/hand disinfection: 70%–75% ethanol for hands and intact skin only; not for open wounds (causes irritation and delays healing).
● Daily cleaning: Dissolves oils, removes glue marks, cleans lenses/screens; also used as solvent in cosmetics and drugs.
1-Hydroxyethane Used in the Laboratory
● Solvent/extractant: Dissolves resins, oils, pigments via liposolubility and water miscibility.
● Disinfection: 70%–75% ethanol denatures bacterial proteins; used on surfaces, instruments, and hands.
● Fuel: High-purity ethanol (e.g., 95%) is flammable with stable heat output; fuels alcohol lamps and heaters.
