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SAFC

Ethanol

96%, EMPROVE® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., ChP, JP, USP

Synonym(s):
Ethanol, Ethyl alcohol, EtOH, Ethyl alcohol
Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
46.07
Beilstein:
1718733
MDL number:
EC Index Number:
200-578-6

Agency

ChP
JP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor pressure

44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

product line

EMPROVE® EXPERT

assay

92.3-93.8% (d15.56°C/15.56°C; m/m)
92.6-95.2% (d20°C/4°C; m/m)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

683 °F

expl. lim.

19 %, 60 °F

concentration

92.3-93.8 % (v/v) (d15°C/15°C)
95.1-96.9 % (v/v) (d15.56°C/15.56°C)
95.1-96.9 % (v/v) (d20°C/4°C)
96%

refractive index

n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

bp

78 °C (lit.)

mp

−114 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 17 °C

density

0.789 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

liquid formulation
ophthalmics
parenterals
pharma/biopharma processes
pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation

format

neat

storage temp.

2-25°C

SMILES string

CCO

InChI

1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Ethanol is used as a solvent in oral, topical, and parenteral formulations.
Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, Ethanol 96% Emprove® Expert is especially suitable for high-risk applications.

Packaging

2.5 L in Glass bottle
10 L in stainless steel drum
180 L in composite drum (primary PE)

Footnote

1Distribution and use of ethyl alcohol in Switzerland require a license from the Swiss Federal Alcohol Administration

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

62.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

17 °C

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