Ethanol
95 Standard Grade - Export (Code: 95 SG-Export)
(Undenatured Ethanol)
Parameter | Specification | Test method | |
(a) | Description | Clear, yellow, volatile liquid, hygroscopic, miscible with water and with methylene chloride, free from matter in suspension and apart from water, consisting essentially of ethanol | BP 2002 |
(b) | Strength | 95.8 - 96.2% v/v at 20°C | BP 2002 |
(c) | Specific gravity | 0.8079 - 0.8096 at 20°C/20°C | BP 2002 |
(d) | Water content | 6.46% by weight (max.) | CSR AP-27 |
(e) | Clarity of solution | Dilution of 1 ml sample to 20 ml water should remain clear and colorless after 5 minutes | BP 2002 |
(f) | Odor | Spirituous, with a typical molasses-based ethanol odor. No uncharacteristic chemical odors perceptible | CSR AP-06 |
(g) | Acidity | 0.005%
w/w (max.) (1.67 ml of 0.01N NaOH) |
BP 2002 |
(h) | Alkalinity | Alkalinity to Phenolphthalein - nil | BP 2002 |
(i) | Volatile impurities |
|
BP 2002 |
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10 mg/100
ml (max.) (100 p.p.m) |
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(j) | Non-volatile matter | 5 mg/100 ml (max.) (50 p.p.m) | BP 1973 |
(k) | Permanganate time (reducing substances) | 15 minutes (minimum) | BP 1973 |
For further information
contact:
CSR Distilleries Operations Pty Limited
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