Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Fast-evaporating, residue-free multipurpose cleaning and thinning solvent.
CAS No 67-63-0Alcohols
n-Propanol
Alcohol that raises both solvency and drying speed in printing inks.
Product description
n-Propanol offers higher solvency than ethanol or isopropanol, improving gloss and print definition in inks based on nitrocellulose and polyamide binders. It is used as a blend solvent to set the drying balance on high-speed presses. It also appears as a carrier in cosmetic and disinfectant formulations.
Application areas
- Flexo and rotogravure inks
- Nitrocellulose lacquer systems
- Disinfectant and hygiene products
- Solvent in cosmetic formulations
- Industrial cleaning blends
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