CAS 67-63-0
Isopropyl Alcohol
CAS 67-63-0C3H8O60.10 g/mol
Isopropyl Alcohol, widely recognized by its CAS number 67-63-0, is a versatile solvent used heavily across industries for cleaning, sanitizing, and as a chemical intermediate. In healthcare, it serves as a disinfectant and antiseptic. Its high purity 99.9% grade is crucial in electronics for cleaning circuit boards and other precision components. Local supply in Kenya ensures availability for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications. Choose between grades suited to specific tasks—from surface cleaning to electronic assembly—ensuring you have the precise formulation your processes require.
Main applicationHealthcare — used as skin antiseptic, medical surface disinfectant
Isopropyl Alcohol is essential due to its broad solvent capabilities and disinfection efficacy. Its presence in industries like healthcare, electronics, and cosmetics enables critical processes from sanitizing surfaces to precision cleaning in semiconductor manufacturing. Locally sourced, it ensures that Kenyan businesses can operate efficiently without supply chain delays.
Also known as
- 2-Propanol
- IPA
- Isopropanol
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 500 ml bottles to IBC tanks
- depending on grade and use.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 67-63-0
- Chemical formula
- C3H8O
- Molecular weight
- 60.10 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless liquid
- Concentration
- 70%
Isopropyl Alcohol comes in several purity grades suitable for diverse applications. The 70% aqueous grade is primarily used for surface cleaning and sanitization, offering both efficacy and cost-efficiency. For technical applications, the 99% grade provides a robust industrial solvent. The ultra-high purity 99.8-99.9% grade excels in precision cleaning in electronics and laboratory use, ensuring residue-free results. Purchasers should consider the intended use—surface disinfection or electronics—to select the appropriate grade. Technical buyers benefit from specifying concentrations and packaging sizes to match operational demands, from small batches to bulk purchases.
Types of Isopropyl Alcohol
- 70% aqueous solution
- 99% industrial/technical grade
- 99.8-99.9% ultra-high purity/USP/electronic grade
Delivery
Isopropyl Alcohol is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Healthcare — used as skin antiseptic, medical surface disinfectant
- Electronics/Semiconductors — precision cleaning of PCBs, wafers
- Pharmaceuticals — solvent for APIs and cleaning in cleanrooms
- Personal Care/Cosmetics — solvent, astringent, fragrance carrier
- Automotive/Industrial Cleaning — degreasing, surface prep
- Food Processing — equipment sanitization using food-grade solutions
- Printing/Inks/Coatings — solvent in inks, plate cleaners, coatings
- Extractives — solvent for essential oils, waxes, nutraceutical extraction
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Multi-grade options allow for targeted applications
- High purity ensures effective cleaning and sanitization
- Fast evaporating, leaves no residue
- Versatile solvent in industrial and pharmaceutical processes
- Locally available, reducing lead time and import costs
- Supports diverse industries from healthcare to electronics
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Isopropyl Alcohol?
The CAS registry number for Isopropyl Alcohol is 67-63-0. Its chemical formula is C3H8O, with a molecular weight of 60.10 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Isopropyl Alcohol?
Isopropyl Alcohol is also referred to as 2-Propanol, IPA and Isopropanol. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Isopropyl Alcohol is supplied?
Isopropyl Alcohol is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What types of Isopropyl Alcohol are available?
Isopropyl Alcohol is supplied as 70% aqueous solution, 99% industrial/technical grade and 99.8-99.9% ultra-high purity/USP/electronic grade. State which type your process requires when requesting a quotation, or ask us to confirm which is the right fit.
What concentration is Isopropyl Alcohol supplied at?
Isopropyl Alcohol is supplied at a concentration of 70%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does Isopropyl Alcohol look like?
Isopropyl Alcohol is described as clear, colorless liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Isopropyl Alcohol used for?
Common applications include healthcare — used as skin antiseptic, medical surface disinfectant, electronics/Semiconductors — precision cleaning of PCBs, wafers, pharmaceuticals — solvent for APIs and cleaning in cleanrooms, personal Care/Cosmetics — solvent, astringent, fragrance carrier, automotive/Industrial Cleaning — degreasing, surface prep and food Processing — equipment sanitization using food-grade solutions. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Isopropyl Alcohol?
Isopropyl Alcohol is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Isopropyl Alcohol available in?
Available in 500 ml bottles to IBC tanks, depending on grade and use. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Isopropyl Alcohol?
Isopropyl Alcohol is recorded against the EC number 200-661-7 and the HS customs code 2905.12.20. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
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