Isopropyl Alcohol's Widespread Applications

IPA ,also known as isopropyl alcohol, is used as a low-cost solvent in many industrial and consumer products, it is also used as the extraction agent. According to the European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) analysis, in 2001 in Europe, the demand of intermediate accounted for 32% of IPA consumption, 14% as anti-icers, 13% for coatings and resins, 9% for medicine , 4% for food, 3% for inks and adhesives. It is also used as solvent for oil and gum, and the preparation of fish feed concentrate.

Low-grade IPA can be used as vehicle fuel. the amount of IPA used as raw materials of acetone in production declines. There are several compounds synthesized by the IPA, the main compounds is methyl isobutyl ketone and many esters. The general purity of Anhydrous IPA is 99%, the premium (used for making perfume and medicine) IPA purity is greater than 99.8%.

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