Chemical and physical properties of Butyl acetate:

• Molecular Formula: (CH₃)₂CHOH
• Synonyms: 2-Propanol, sec-Propyl alcohol, 2-Hydroxypropane, Dimethyl carbinol
• Cas Number: 67-63-0
• Appearance: Colorless liquid
• Odor: Pungent alcoholic odor
• Molecular Mass: 60.096 g/mol
• Viscosity: 1.96 cPat 25 °C
• Boiling Point: 82.6 °C (180.7 °F; 355.8 K)
• Melting Point: −89 °C (−128 °F; 184 K)
• Vapor Pressure: 1.66 kPa (24 °C)
• Water Solubility: Miscible with water
• Density: 0.786 g/cm³(20 °C)

The Asia Pacific is dominating the Global Isopropyl Alcohol Market. The Asia Pacific demand recorded at 1.03 million tons in 2021 and is expected to see the fastest growth over the forecast period. The regional movement of isopropyl alcohol may depend on recent industry trends and economic recovery in countries after the coronavirus epidemic. In 2018, the United States, Western Europe, and China were the major consumers of this. However, given the current global scenario, Europe consumes the most disinfectants and personal care, followed by the United States and China. Massive expansions have been made in European countries, especially Germany, to curb the outbreak of the virus in 2021. Demand for health and safety was high in European countries such as Germany and Italy, and Asian countries such as the United States, Japan, China, and India. Demand for IPA can be very high in these regions as some companies need IPA solvents to use in the manufacture of personal care related to pharmaceutical applications. With the increasing number of medical facilities in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region, many solvents are used in the formulation of paints and coatings. In addition, emerging and other Asia-Pacific countries such as India, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea are increasingly dependent on processed foods that require preservatives to optimize shelf life. Due to the widespread use of IPA as preservatives and colorants for food, the demand for this substance is expected to grow steadily in these countries during the forecast period.

Endless uses and still counting. Isopropyl Alcohol can be used for a wide variety of applications. We’ve combined a few of our own applications with recommendations from our customers. Check out what we have chosen.

Cleaning & House Hold Uses:

• Household cleaner and is great for cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, and other surface areas
• Cleans sticky grime and residue
• Perfect for cleaning computer screens, phones, iPad screen, and is non-streaking General window cleaner
• Removes ink
• Cleans glass
• Used to remove the old tobacco from inside the pipe
• Use on granite, wood floors and upholstery
• Clean venetian blinds
• Erase permanent markers
• Hand Sanitiser
• Stainless Steel Cleaner
• Clean over the kids toys to kill bacteria
• Removes greasy finger prints.
• Eliminates cat smell
• Cleans surfaces before applying adhesive
• Cleans brake and clutch system

Beauty Uses:

• Make up brush cleanser
• Fixes broken powder foundation make-up and eyeshadow
• Sanitise and clean make up brushes
• Used to make bath bombs to combine mixture.

Industrial & DIY Uses:

• More efficient than alcohol wipes
• Used for ink painting
• Take paint off vinyl dolls
• Cleaning mealy bugs from succulents
• Cleans the residue built up on the 3D printer
• Perfect for Art applications – especially for watercolours and colour dye
• Prevent the windows from getting frost-free and dissolve the windshield frost Reed Diffusers
• Use it to clean flux residue after soldering
• Use it to find faults in electronics under a microscope as it evaporates from around the bad component as it gets hot.
• Use it to flush away conductive minerals water has left in phones after they become water damaged. 
• Use it for cleaning adhesive on tablets or phones
• Use it for cleaning screens
• For cleaning car windows and removing wax.
• Remove hot glue from dent removal tools.
• Reduces soda ash on the top of soap in the saponification process
• Used to make your own perfume. 
• Cleans brake and clutch system.
• Debonding agent for tar, ash and oils

Gardening Uses:

• Use as a disinfectant when removing ticks from dogs
• Deters fruit flies
• Silk plant and flower cleaner
• Used in gardening to remove dead, diseased and rotting

• Plastic drums
• New steel drums