ALCOHOL- ▸ Industrial solvent: Dissolves resins, oils, and organics as a reaction and extraction medium.
- ▸ Chemical intermediate: Feedstock for the synthesis of other organic chemicals.
- ▸ Fuel component: Octane booster and oxygenate in gasoline blending.
- ▸ Cleaning and sanitizing: Base for surface-cleaning and sanitizing formulations.
- ▸ Carrier solvent: Diluent for flavor, fragrance, and coating systems.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) is a low-molecular-weight aliphatic alcohol supplied in bulk as an industrial solvent and chemical feedstock. It dissolves a wide range of organic compounds and serves as a reaction and extraction medium, a denatured-alcohol base, and a gasoline octane component. Industrial grades also go into cleaning and sanitizing formulations and as a carrier solvent for flavors and fragrances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ethanol basically alcohol?
Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5, C2H6O) is the specific aliphatic alcohol commonly referred to simply as "alcohol." In an industrial context it is supplied as a solvent and chemical feedstock. RawSource supplies industrial and denatured grades in bulk, not beverage-grade product.
What is ethanol used for?
Industrially, ethanol is used as a solvent for resins, oils, and organics; as a reaction and extraction medium; as a chemical intermediate; as an octane booster and oxygenate in gasoline blending; and as a carrier solvent for flavor, fragrance, and coating systems. It is also a base for surface-cleaning and sanitizing formulations. Confirm grade suitability against your application spec.
How is ethanol shipped, and what is the UN number?
Denatured alcohol ships under UN 1987 as a flammable liquid; classification and packing group depend on the specific grade and formulation. Bulk deliveries move in drums, totes/IBCs, and bulk volumes with the SDS and DOT documentation. See the SDS for full transport classification.
What grades and packaging does RawSource supply ethanol in?
RawSource distributes industrial ethanol in bulk — drums, totes/IBCs, and larger volumes — including denatured grades. CoA and SDS are provided with shipment. Request a bulk quote with your target grade, denaturant, and volume.
What is the cost of bulk ethanol?
Bulk ethanol pricing depends on grade, denaturant, packaging, and volume, and moves with feedstock markets. Submit a bulk RFQ with your specification and quantity for current pricing; we do not list spot prices.