Isopropyl Alcohol (C₃H₈O) – Bulk & P2P Supply for Industrial, Medical & Cosmetic Use

🟢 Long Description

Isopropyl Alcohol (C₃H₈O) is a colorless, volatile, and flammable chemical compound with a strong odor. Commonly used as a sanitizing agent, cleaning solvent, and intermediate chemical, it plays a crucial role in numerous industries.

Cavin Resource supplies bulk isopropyl alcohol in concentrations of 99.9%, 90%, and 70%, ideal for use in disinfection, extraction, cosmetic formulations, printing, and electronics cleaning. Our IPA is manufactured under strict quality control to meet pharmaceutical and industrial standards. We support P2P bulk transactions with complete export compliance and documentation.

⚙️ Production Method

Indirect Hydration of Propylene

1. Propylene (from petroleum) reacts with sulfuric acid to form isopropyl sulfate.

2. This intermediate is then hydrolyzed with water to produce isopropyl alcohol.

3. The solution is purified through distillation to achieve desired concentrations.

🏭 Applications & Industry Use Cases

🧪 Pharmaceutical & Medical

• Used in hand sanitizers, disinfecting pads, and surgical wipes

• Employed as a topical antiseptic

💄 Cosmetic & Personal Care

• Solvent for lotions, perfumes, and hair products

🔌 Electronics & Manufacturing

• For cleaning electronic parts, lens and screen wipes

🏭 Industrial Use

• Solvent for inks, coatings, and resins

• Used in automotive degreasers and metal cleaners

✅ Benefits of Isopropyl Alcohol

• 💧 Powerful antiseptic and disinfectant

• ⚗️ Effective solvent for a wide range of compounds

• ⚡ Rapid evaporation with no residue

• 🔄 Versatile across medical, cosmetic, and industrial use

• 🌍 Available for global supply and P2P transactions

📦 Packaging Options

• 500ml / 1L bottles (for retail and pharma)

• 5L / 25L HDPE jerrycans

• 200L drums

• 1000L IBC totes

• Bulk tanker supply available

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is this the same as rubbing alcohol?

Yes, Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is commonly referred to as rubbing alcohol, especially in 70% solutions.

2. Can you supply it in P2P transactions?

Yes. We offer secure Peer-to-Peer (P2P) bulk supply for global buyers with all export documentation provided.

3. Is it safe for cosmetic production?

Yes, our cosmetic-grade IPA meets industry safety and purity standards. Always dilute and formulate under regulatory guidelines.

4. Can I use IPA to disinfect surfaces or electronics?

Absolutely. Use 70% IPA for surface disinfection and 99.9% IPA for cleaning electronics due to fast evaporation and low residue.

📚 Credible Sources for SEO & Reference

• PubChem – Isopropyl Alcohol

• CDC – Guidelines on Disinfectants

• NIH – Cosmetic Ingredient Review: IPA