Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) at the 99.8% concentration is hydrophobic and evaporates quickly making this concentration ideal for use with products and environments that are sensitive to water and residues. Isopropyl alcohol is a colorless and flammable liquid. Lab grade chemicals are high quality but unlike the ACS/USP grade the exact impurities are unknown making these great for lab and research purposes but not pure enough for food or drug uses.
Examples of when Isopropyl Alcohol 99.8% lab grade is the preferred concentration.
- IPA 99.8% is used extensively in the electronics industry to remove impurities on surfaces during manufacturing.
- IPA 99.8% is used in HPLC, GC, fluorescence, or TLC for characterization and quantification of chemicals.
For products and equipment related to food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals Isopropyl Alcohol 98.9% ACS/USP grade is preferred.
Isopropyl Alcohol 99.8% Lab Grade is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. It carries CAS 67-63-0, molecular formula C3H8O, and an assay of 99.80%. It’s fully miscible in water, with a density of 0.785 to 0.787 g/mL at 20 °C, a boiling point of 83 °C (181.4 °F) and a flash point of 12.0 °C (53.6 °F). It’s a flammable liquid, so handle it with care. Lab Grade means it’s meant for lab and research work, not food or drug use. The Product Manuals tab holds the Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, REACH Compliance Statement, PFAS/PFOS Free Statement, Allergen Statement, BPA Statement, TSE/BSE Declaration and Manufacturing Process Flow Chart. You’ll also find a Non-Irradiation Statement and a No Animal Testing Declaration. Certificates of Analysis sit in the tab next to it.
People reach for 99.8% isopropyl alcohol in lab and research work, as a reagent, and in electronics manufacturing, where it’s used to clean impurities off surfaces. It also shows up in varnishes. The usual headache is finding the right concentration, the paperwork to back it up, and a supplier who can ship a flammable liquid in the size you need. That’s where Lab Alley comes in. The Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet and Certificates of Analysis are available online. Sizes run from 500ml up to 275 gallons, and Lab Alley handles hazmat shipping from start to finish. Here’s the plan. Pick your size and set up Autoship if you reorder often. On budget, on time, every time. For bulk volumes, request a quote.
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Lab experiments and research
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Reagent preparation
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General solvent use in the lab
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Electronics manufacturing
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Cleaning surfaces during electronics production
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Varnishes
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Q: What is Isopropyl Alcohol 99.8% Lab Grade used for?
A: It’s used in lab experiments and research, as a reagent, and in electronics manufacturing to clean impurities off surfaces. It’s also listed for use in varnishes.Q: What does Lab Grade mean, and is it suitable for lab and research work?
A: Lab Grade is the grade listed for this product. It’s intended for lab and research work, not for food or drug uses. For exact limits on a given lot, check the Technical Data Sheet and the Certificates of Analysis.Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat?
A: Sizes run from 500ml, 1L, 1 gallon and 4L up to 5, 55 and 275 gallons, plus cases and pallets. Yes, it’s hazardous and ships as hazmat, with this DOT line: DOT: Isopropanol, 3, UN1219, PG II. Contact Lab Alley customer care if you’re unsure which sizes carry a hazmat fee.Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis?
A: Both are on this product page. Open the Product Manuals section for the Safety Data Sheet and Technical Data Sheet, then switch to the Certificates of Analysis tab for the lot list. The SDS and Certificate of Analysis icons near the top of the page link to them too.Q: How should I store it?
A: It’s a flammable liquid, so storage matters. Our guide on how to store isopropanol walks through it, and the Safety Data Sheet covers handling.Q: What concentration is this isopropyl alcohol?
A: The assay is listed at 99.80%, and the CAS number is 67-63-0. Results for individual lots are in the Certificates of Analysis.Q: Can I set this up on Autoship?
A: Yes. Autoship is available for this product, so you can schedule repeat orders instead of reordering by hand.Q: What other isopropyl alcohol options does Lab Alley carry?
A: Lab Alley lists isopropyl alcohol in 70%, 91%, 99% and 99.8% strengths, with USP, ACS, Halal and Kosher filters. Browse the full Isopropyl Alcohol category.
Product Information
| CAS | 67-63-0 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Isopropanol, 2-propanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, 2-hydroxypropane, Alkolave, Avantine, Hartosol, Dimethylcarbinol, Sec-propyl alcohol, Petrohol |
| Assay | 99.80% |
| PubChem ID | 3776 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | Clear/Colorless |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | To Pass Test |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Melting point | -89.5 °C (-129.1 °F) |
| Boiling Point | 181.4 °F (83 °C) |
| Vapor pressure | 43.2 hPa at 20 °C |
| Specific gravity | 0.785 - 0.787 |
| Density | 0.785 - 0.787 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 750.2 °F (399 °C) |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O |
| Molecular weight | 60.1 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | Max 0.002 wt% |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | To Pass Test |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Distilling Range | 81°-83°C |
| Flash Point | 12.0 °C(53.6 °F) |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | Min 99.8% |
| Limit of non-volatile residue | Max 0.005 g/100mL |
| Pillar | Essential |
| Residue after evaporation | Max 20 ppm |
| Water | 0.50% |
