IPA 70% (Isopropyl Alcohol 70%)
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INCI Name:
Isopropyl Alcohol
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Chemical Name:
2-Propanol / Isopropyl Alcohol
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CAS Number:
67-63-0
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Molecular Formula:
C₃H₈O
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Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid
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Concentration:
70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
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Chemical Type:
Alcohol / Solvent / Cleaning Agent
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Suitable For:
Surface Cleaning, Cosmetic Equipment Sanitization, Laboratory Use, Electronics Cleaning, and Industrial Applications
Key Benefits:
- Fast-evaporating cleaning solution
- Effective for cleaning cosmetic equipment and tools
- Leaves minimal residue after evaporation
- Excellent solvent for oils, grease, and contaminants
- Suitable for sanitizing non-porous surfaces
- Easy to use in professional and industrial environments
Benefits & Uses (Short):
- Cleans cosmetic manufacturing equipment
- Sanitizes laboratory and work surfaces
- Cleans glass, stainless steel, and metal tools
- Used for cleaning electronic components
- Suitable for industrial and household cleaning
Recommended Usage:
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Surface Cleaning: Ready to use
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Equipment Sanitization: Ready to use
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Laboratory Cleaning: Ready to use
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Electronics Cleaning: Use with care and ensure equipment is powered off before application
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Industrial Cleaning: As required
Safety Tip: IPA 70% is highly flammable. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Use in a well-ventilated area and store in a tightly closed container.
How It Works (Short):
- Dissolves oils, grease, and other contaminants from surfaces
- Evaporates quickly, leaving surfaces clean with little residue
- Suitable for cleaning cosmetic tools, laboratory equipment, and workstations
- Commonly used before manufacturing or packaging cosmetic products to help maintain clean working conditions
- Compatible with stainless steel, glass, most metals, and many hard, non-porous surfaces
Common Applications:
- Cosmetic manufacturing facilities
- Beauty salons and spas
- Laboratories
- Electronics maintenance
- Workshops
- Homes and offices
FAQs:
Q: What is IPA 70% used for?
A: IPA 70% is commonly used for cleaning and sanitizing cosmetic equipment, laboratory tools, work surfaces, glass, and other non-porous materials.
Q: Can IPA 70% be used in cosmetic formulations?
A: IPA 70% is generally intended for cleaning and sanitizing equipment rather than as an ingredient in leave-on cosmetic products. Formulation suitability depends on the specific product and application.
Q: Does IPA 70% leave residue?
A: No. It evaporates quickly and typically leaves very little residue when used correctly.
Q: Is IPA 70% flammable?
A: Yes. It is highly flammable and should be kept away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
Q: Can IPA 70% be used to clean perfume-making equipment?
A: Yes. It is widely used to clean mixing vessels, glassware, funnels, beakers, and other perfume-making equipment before and after production.
