Pure Ethanol

1. Pharmaceutical & Healthcare

• Solvent in formulations: Used to dissolve active ingredients in syrups, tinctures, and medicines.

• Antiseptic & disinfectant: Effective in sanitizers, hand rubs, and surface disinfectants (usually diluted).

• Extraction agent: Used for extracting plant-based compounds, essential oils, and APIs in pharma.

2. Industrial & Chemical Applications

• Solvent for chemicals & paints: Used in coatings, inks, dyes, and resins.

• Cleaning & degreasing: Removes grease, oils, and contaminants from surfaces and lab equipment.

• Intermediate in chemical synthesis: Acts as a reactant or solvent in producing acetic acid, ethyl acetate, and other chemicals.

3. Laboratory & Research

• Reagent & solvent: Commonly used in molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and histology.

• DNA/RNA precipitation: Used in molecular biology protocols for nucleic acid extraction.

• Chromatography: Serves as a mobile phase or solvent in various chromatography techniques.

4. Beverage & Food Industry (Food Grade Ethanol Required)

• Note: Industrial grade ethanol is not suitable for human consumption, only food-grade ethanol can be used in beverages. Industrial ethanol is used in flavor extraction, food processing, but with strict regulations.

5. Fuel & Energy Applications

• Biofuel & fuel additive: Ethanol is blended with petrol to reduce emissions (industrial ethanol must meet fuel-grade standards).