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KBK ETHYL ALCOHOL

Ethanol, also called alcohol, ethyl alcohol and grain alcohol, is a clear, colorless liquid and the principle ingredient in alcoholic beverages like beer, wine or brandy.

ETHYL ALCOHOL

Ethanol, also called alcohol, ethyl alcohol, and grain alcohol, is a clear, colorless liquid and the principal ingredient in alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, or brandy. Because it can readily dissolve in water and other organic compounds, ethanol also is an ingredient in a range of products, from personal care and beauty products to paints and varnishes to fuel.

Ethanol is a common ingredient in many cosmetics and beauty products. It acts as an astringent to help clean skin, as a preservative in lotions and to help ensure that lotion ingredients do not separate, and it helps hairspray adhere to hair.

Because ethanol is effective in killing microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses, it is a common ingredient in many hand sanitizers. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of hand sanitizers in situations where soap and water are not available. Practicing hand hygiene is also an important part of helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. Using hand sanitizers or alcohol based hand rubs (ABHR) can help to inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Made from ethylene, Mitsubishi Chemical’s ethanol is a synthetic alcohol having 95% and 99% anhydrous grades. It is high purity with very low impurity content other than water, and is therefore suitable for medical and cosmetic applications. Other representative uses are as an industrial raw material for detergents, paints, solvents, etc.