Isopropanol (IPA)

Description

Product Overview

Isopropanol (IPA) is a high-purity, volatile solvent engineered for critical degreasing, cleaning, and manufacturing processes across the global industrial sector. Its primary use lies in electronics assembly, pharmaceutical extraction, and surface preparation, where rapid evaporation and low residue are non‑negotiable. The key value proposition is consistent solvency power with ultra‑low impurity profiles, directly reducing rework rates and contamination risks. Strategically, IPA remains irreplaceable as supply chains prioritize reliable, multi‑grade solvent sourcing to maintain throughput in semiconductor, medical device, and coatings production.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Isopropyl alcohol (C₃H₈O), ≥99.8% purity (anhydrous grade available)

• Purity level / Grade: Technical Grade (99.5%), Reagent Grade (99.8%), USP/NF Grade (99.9%)

• Physical characteristics: Clear, colorless liquid; characteristic odor; density 0.785 g/mL at 20°C; boiling point 82.6°C; evaporation rate 1.7 (n‑butyl acetate = 1)

• Packaging options: 200 L steel drums, 1000 L IBC totes, bulk isotanks, 20 L metal pails

• Shelf life: 24 months when stored in sealed, original containers away from ignition sources and moisture.

Core Industrial Applications

• Electronics & semiconductors: Precision PCB cleaning and flux removal – outperforms water‑based cleaners by eliminating drying delays and ionic contamination.

• Pharmaceuticals & medical devices: Extraction and surface disinfection – delivers USP‑grade purity that meets FDA‑level residue limits, unlike lower‑grade alcohols.

• Printing & coatings: Reducer for flexographic inks and gravure systems – provides consistent evaporation without blistering or solvent pop, reducing press downtime.

• Automotive & aerospace: Brake part degreasing and composite layup tool cleaning – cost‑advantage over acetone due to lower VOC hazard classification and longer working time.

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified production with batch‑specific GC‑MS traceability and 0.2% maximum water content guaranteed.

• Supply reliability: Multi‑plant regional stockpoints (Americas, EMEA, APAC) ensure 48‑hour dispatch for emergency line‑down scenarios.

• Logistics capability: Dedicated hazmat fleet + temperature‑controlled bulk trucks, reducing demurrage and off‑spec risks.

• Sustainability: 30% bio‑based IPA option available; returnable IBC and drum recycling program reduces packaging cost per unit.

• Technical support: Full SDS, COA, and stability data accessible via API; on‑call application engineers for solvent blend optimisation.

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): One 200 L drum (160 kg net) for spot buys; five IBCs (4,000 kg) for contract pricing.

• BULK 20MT: 20 metric tons (20,000 kg) – equivalent to ~25,500 liters at 20°C.

• Loading capacity (MT per container): 19.2 MT per standard 20‑ft ISO tank container; 16 MT per 20‑ft general purpose container with flexitanks (8 drums per pallet, 5 pallets high, max 80 drums).