{"id":2901,"date":"2025-06-09T12:56:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T10:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vichemic.pl\/isopropyl-alcohol-an-irreplaceable-industrial-and-laboratory-solvent\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T00:07:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:07:20","slug":"isopropyl-alcohol-an-irreplaceable-industrial-and-laboratory-solvent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/isopropyl-alcohol-an-irreplaceable-industrial-and-laboratory-solvent\/","title":{"rendered":"Isopropyl alcohol – an irreplaceable industrial and laboratory solvent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Isopropyl alcohol<\/strong> (IPA, 2-propanol) is a colorless liquid with a slightly sweetish, pungent odor. For decades it has been considered one of the most versatile and fastest evaporating solvents<\/strong>. It is used both in the cleaning of precision electronic equipment and in the production of cosmetics, medicines or laboratory materials. <\/p>\n\n

The product available from Vichemic – isopropyl alcohol<\/a> with a purity of 99-99.9% (\u22640.1% water) – offers a solid and reliable base for demanding formulations.<\/p>\n\n

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Why isopropanol is so highly valued?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Its extremely fast evaporation, effective removal of grease and mechanical dirt, and chemical inertness to many plastics make it applicable to industries that require high purity, such as electronics, pharmaceuticals and laboratory technology.<\/p>\n\n

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The most important areas of application<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

1. electronics and precision cleaning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

IPA is a staple in cleaning printer modules, printed circuit boards, lenses and sensors. Thanks to its rapid drying and lack of deposits, it is the preferred agent for maintaining device functionality. <\/p>\n\n

2. disinfection and degreasing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

High concentrations of alcohol are used in operating rooms, laboratories and the food industry as effective antibacterial and degreasing agents.<\/p>\n\n

3. pharmacy and cosmetics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Isopropanol is the base for tonics, disinfectants, skin hygiene products and a solvent for active ingredients in cosmetics and dermatological drugs.<\/p>\n\n

4. printing industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

In offset printing, it is used to regulate the wetting of print forms, stabilizing the process and ensuring high quality prints.<\/p>\n\n

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Technical specifications (according to Vichemic’s offer)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n