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Ethanol

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

• Synonym(s): Ethyl alcohol, EtOH
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• EC Index Number: 200-578-6

Properties

• Agency: ChP; JP; Ph. Eur.; USP
• Quality Level: 500
• 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
• greener alternative product characteristics: Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• 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%
• pH: 7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H₂O)
• transition temp: flash point 17 °C
• density: 0.805-0.812 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• application(s): liquid formulation; ophthalmics; parenterals; pharma/biopharma processes; pharmaceutical; semi-solid formulation
• format: neat
• greener alternative category: Aligned,
• storage temp.: 2-25°C

Description

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. Ethanol is environmentally preferable green solvent and thus it aligns with "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries" and "Use of Renewable feedstocks". Click here for more information.

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.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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