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2-Propanol, ACS, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It acts as a solvent for gums, resins, alkaloids and essential oils. It is used in cosmetic lotions. Isopropyl alcohol is used as a cleansing agent for keyboards, LCD displays and laptops. It is used as a wetting agent in the fountain solution used in lithographic printing, and is often used as a solvent for french polishing shellac, which is used in cabinet making. It act as a hydride source in the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 90°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Density | 0.785 g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Boiling Point | 82°C to 83°C |
| Quantity | 1 L |
| Flash Point | 12°C (53°F) |
| Odor | Alcohol-like |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.377 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-propanol
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : isopropyl alcohol
RUO – Research Use Only