ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL- ▸ Solvent: dissolves oils, resins, and many organics
- ▸ Cleaning: surface and electronics/semiconductor cleaning
- ▸ Chemical intermediate: feedstock in organic synthesis
- ▸ Antifreeze: fuel and gas-line antifreeze component
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.
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA, isopropanol, CAS 67-63-0) is a secondary alcohol, propan-2-ol. It is widely used as a solvent for oils, resins, and cosmetics, as a chemical synthesis intermediate, and in cleaning, surface-preparation, and antifreeze applications.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 200-661-7
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is isopropyl alcohol (IPA) used for?
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA, isopropanol, CAS 67-63-0) is a secondary alcohol (propan-2-ol) used as a solvent for oils, resins, and cosmetics. It is also used in cleaning and surface preparation, including electronics and semiconductor cleaning, as a synthesis intermediate, and as an antifreeze component.
Is IPA an alcohol?
Yes. IPA is propan-2-ol (C3H8O), a secondary monohydric alcohol. It should not be confused with the unrelated beer style of the same acronym.
What is the difference between isopropyl alcohol and isopropanol?
They are the same compound; isopropanol and isopropyl alcohol are common names for propan-2-ol (CAS 67-63-0). Confirm the assay and water content on the CoA when ordering a specific grade.
What is the UN number and HS code for isopropyl alcohol?
IPA ships as UN 1219 (isopropanol) and is classified under HS 2905.12 (propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol). Transport must follow the applicable DOT/IMDG requirements for UN 1219; an SDS ships with every order.
Can I order isopropyl alcohol in bulk?
RawSource supplies IPA in bulk to manufacturers in drums, totes, and IBCs. Request a bulk quote with your target volume and grade along with a CoA and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA, Isopropanol)?
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA, Isopropanol) (CAS 67-63-0) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 200-661-7).