Reagent Alcohol
SIAL/793183 - 95%
Synonym: Ethanol-based reagent
Product Type: Chemical
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12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.
| bp | 78 °C (lit.) |
| concentration | 94-96 % (v/v) ethanol (SDA 3A 200 proof) |
| 95% | |
| expl. lim. | 3.1-27.7 % (lit.) |
| form | liquid |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| mp | -114 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| tax and license information | Sales restrictions may apply |
| vapor density | 1.59 (vs air) |
| Application: | Useful for multiple research applications in universities and hospitals. |
| Features and Benefits: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. Ethanol is environmentally preferable green solvent and thus it aligns with "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries". Click here  for more information. |
| Other Notes: | 95 parts of specially denatured ethyl alcohol 3A, 190 proof, with 5 parts of isopropyl alcohol. Final concentrations are ~ 85% ethanol, ~ 5% methanol and ~ 5% isopropanol. Contains ~5% water. |
| Other Notes: | Ordering Information: The letterhead approval is only required by Sigma-Aldrich when the unit size is 5GA or greater. Link to Letterhead Example: |
| Packaging: | 4x1GA-PB is in poly bottle. 12x1GA-PB is 3x(4x1GA) in poly bottle. 20x1GA-PB is 5x(4x1GA) in poly bottle. 5GA is in metal drum with flex spout. 5GA-PB is in a poly drum with flex spout. 3x5GA is in metal drum with flex spout. 3x5GA-PB is in a poly drum with flex spout. 55GA is in metal drum. 55GA-PB is in poly drum. 270GA is in poly tote. |
| Symbol |    GHS02,GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H302 - H319 - H371 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P260 - P280 - P308 + P311 - P337 + P313 - P403 + P235 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xn |
| Risk Statements | 11-20/21/22-68/20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 16-36/37 |
| RIDADR | UN 1987BF 3 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 55.4 - 60.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 13 - 16 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 78 °C (lit.) |
| mp | -114 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 15101802 |