Solvent

Ethanol

Also known as: Ethyl alcohol, Perfumer's alcohol, SDA 40B, Alcohol

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 64-17-5
Manufacturers Various

About Ethanol

The primary solvent for fine fragrance. Denatured ethanol provides excellent solubility, rapid evaporation, and clean application.

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C2H6O
Molecular Weight 46.07 g/mol
Boiling Point 173.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 55 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 0.79 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
LogP -0.31
Vapor Pressure 40 mmHg at 66 °F ; 50 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Danger

GHS Classification

Flammable liquids

Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
Sources: PubChem (EU Harmonized Classification)