Unlike the FCC and USP monograms which regulate based on the purity of the final product, Kosher certification is concerned with every part of the processing and sourcing. As most ethanol is fermented and distilled from grain, sugar cane or corn without use of animal materials, Kosher-compliance is not very difficult to obtain.
Beyond the traditional roles of ethanol in food production, Kosher food grade ethanol can be used as an alternative solvent in cases where it is impossible to modify the traditional processing to make it Kosher.
Lab Alley's Ethanol 200 Proof (100%) Undenatured Alcohol (CAS 64-17-5, C2H5OH, molecular weight 46.07) is anhydrous ethyl alcohol that meets USP/FCC (Food) Grade requirements. It is certified Kosher (Kosher ID ZDQ-ZVZT) and Halal, GMO-free, vegan, and Generally Recognized as Safe under 21 CFR 184.1293. It is 199.0–200.0 proof, with ethanol min 99.5%, methanol max 200 ppm, and non-volatile residue max 2.5 mg. It is a clear, colorless liquid, fully miscible in water, with a density of 0.785 g/mL at 25°C and a flash point of 14.0°C (57.2°F). The Product Manuals tab holds the SDS, Technical Data Sheet, lot Certificates of Analysis, Kosher and Halal certificates, and statements covering GRAS, CGMP, elemental impurities, nitrosamines, allergens, BPA, PFAS/PFOS, and TSE/BSE.
Extraction labs, flavor makers, formulators, and QC labs use 200 proof ethanol when water can't be part of the process: botanical extraction, flavor and fragrance work, cosmetic formulations, and solvent and reagent use. The usual problems are water or impurities creeping into the result, documents that don't satisfy an auditor, and suppliers who can't move a flammable liquid in the container you need. Lab Alley supplies USP/FCC, Kosher, and Halal certified ethanol with lot COAs and compliance statements online, in sizes from a 1 pint bottle to 270-gallon containers and full pallets, with hazmat transport handled end to end. Choose your size, set up Autoship for steady use, or request a quote for drum and pallet volumes, on budget, on time, every time.
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Botanical and herbal extraction
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Food processing and flavor extracts
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Fragrance and perfume formulation
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Cosmetic and personal care formulations
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Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical processing
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Laboratory solvent and reagent
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Q: What is Ethanol 200 Proof Undenatured Alcohol used for?
A: It is used for botanical and herbal extraction, food processing and flavor extracts, fragrance and cosmetic formulations, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical processing, and as a laboratory solvent and reagent.Q: What does USP/FCC (Food) Grade mean?
A: It means the ethanol meets United States Pharmacopeia and Food Chemicals Codex requirements, so it can be used in pharmaceutical and food applications. The CGMP statement, Food Grade Statement, and GRAS document are in the Product Manuals tab.Q: What is the difference between 200 proof and 190 proof ethanol?
A: 200 proof ethanol is anhydrous, with ethanol min 99.5%, while 190 proof ethanol contains a small amount of water. Use 200 proof when water would interfere with your process. Other strengths are in the Undenatured Ethanol category.Q: Is this ethanol denatured?
A: No. It is undenatured ethanol with no denaturants added.Q: Is it Kosher and Halal certified?
A: Yes. It is certified Kosher (Kosher ID ZDQ-ZVZT) and Halal, and it is GMO-free and vegan. Both certificates are in the Product Manuals tab.Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat?
A: It comes in 1 pint (poly or glass), 500 mL, 1 L, 1 gallon, 4 L (glass or poly), 5 gallon (poly or metal), 55 gallon (including metal drums), and 270 gallon sizes, in cases, and in pallet quantities. It ships as a DOT Class 3 flammable liquid, and a hazmat fee applies.Q: How should it be stored and disposed of?
A: Keep it tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames, and follow the SDS. For disposal, see How to Safely Dispose of Ethanol.Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis?
A: Both are available now in the Product Manuals tab, along with the Technical Data Sheet and the product's compliance statements. No request is needed.
Product Information
| CAS | 64-17-5 |
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| Synonyms | Alcohol 200 Proof, Undenatured Ethanol, 200 Proof Ethanol Food Grade, Ethyl Alcohol, Undenatured Ethyl Alcohol 200 Proof 100%, 200 Proof Anhydrous Ethanol |
| Assay | 99.98% |
| PubChem ID | 702 |
| Grade | USP/FCC (Food) Grade |
| Color | Clear/Colorless |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid |
| Odor | Ethanolic |
| Melting point | -97.8 °C |
| Boiling Point | 64.7 °C at 1,013 hPa |
| Vapor pressure | 59.3 mm Hg at 25 °C |
| Specific gravity | 0.785 |
| Density | 0.785 g/mL at 25°C (77°F) |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 363°C (685°F) |
| Molecular formula | C2H5OH |
| Molecular weight | 46.07 |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Pass |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chemical name | Ethanol 200 Proof (Pure) |
| Clarity of Solution | Pass |
| Ethanol | Min 99.5% |
| Evaporation rate | 9.7 °C at 1,013 hPa |
| Flammability or explosive upper limit | 3.3 %(V) / 19 %(V) |
| Flash Point | 14.0 °C (57.2 °F) |
| KosherID | ZDQ-ZVZT |
| Limit of non-volatile residue | Max 2.5 mg |
| Methanol | Max 200 ppm |
| Pillar | Natural |
| Proof | 199.0 - 200.0 |
| Refractive Index | 1.3611 at 20 °C |
| Residue after evaporation | Max 2.5 mg |
| Titrabale base | Pass |
| Undenatured or Denatured | Undenatured Ethanol, Food Grade Ethanol, Pure Ethanol, Absolute Ethanol |
| Vapor density | 1.59 |
| Viscosity | 0.544 – 0.59 mPa s at 25 °C |
| Water | Max 0.2% |
