Monday, December 8, 2014

Isopropyl Alcohol

-The chemical formula for isopropyl alcohol is C3H8O.

Health Effects
-It can cause skin poisoning when absorbed through the skin.

How Is It Made ?
-It is produced by hydrogenating acetone when combining water and propene in a hydration reaction.

Chemical Properties
-Colorless
-Liquid
-Alcohol Odour

Physical Properties
-Molecular Weight: 60.09
-Boiling Point: 82.26 degrees celcius
-Freezing Point: -88.0 degrees celcius

Purpose
-The purpose of including the ingredient in the product is to use it as a chemical intermediate and can be converted to acetone. It can also be used as a cleaning fluid for dissolving oils and as a solvent.

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