Ethanol 95 Standard Grade (Code: 95
SG)
(Undenatured Ethanol)
This grade of undenatured ethanol is used in applications where water content is not critical and is suitable in applications for human consumption. Manufacturers requiring undenatured ethanol will need to obtain a permit from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Excise Business Group.
| Parameter | Specification | Test method | |
| (a) | Description | Clear, colorless liquid, free from matter in suspension and apart from water consisting essentially of ethanol | BP98 |
| (b) | Strength | 96.0 - 96.3% v/v at 20°C | BP98 |
| (c) | Specific gravity | 0.8075 - 0.8087 at 20°C/20°C | BP73 |
| (d) | Apparent density | 805.2 - 806.4 kg/m3 | BP98 |
| (e) | Water content | 6.17% by weight (max.) | CSR AP-09-27 |
| (f) | Clarity of solution | Sample diluted in the ratio 1:19 with water remains clear | BP98 |
| (g) | Odor | Spirituous, with a mild molasses-based ethanol odor and no foreign chemical odors perceptible | CSR AP-09-27 |
| (h) | Identification A | Passes test | BP98 |
| (i) | Identification B | Passes test | BP98 |
| (j) | Acidity | 0.08 ml (max.) of 0.1M NaOH | BP98 |
| (k) | Alkalinity | Alkalinity to Phenolphthalein - nil | BP98 |
| (l) | Aldehydes | 10 p.p.m (max.) | BP98 |
| (m) | Aldehydes & ketones | 100 p.p.m as acetaldehyde (max.) | BP73 |
| (n) | Other alcohols | Passes test | BP73 |
| (o) | Volatile impurities | Passes test | BP98 |
| (p) | Non-volatile matter | 5 mg/100 ml (max.) (50 p.p.m) | BP98 |
| (q) | Benzene * | 2 p.p.m (max.) | BP98 |
| (r) | Permanganate time (reducing substances) | 30 minutes (minimum) | BP73 |
Tests are carried out in accordance with the requirements of British Pharmacopoeia 1998 (with additional tests carried over from British Pharmacopoeia1973).
* No Benzene is used in the production process.
For further information contact:
CSR Limited - Yarraville Distillery
265 Whitehall St.
Yarraville, Victoria 3013
Phone: 1-800-819-618 / International: +61-3-9283-4500
Fax: 1-800-647-260 / International: +61-3-9283-4528
Website: www.csr.com.au