Why Denatured Alcohol 200 Proof 3C
Denatured Alcohol 200 Proof 3C delivers a completely anhydrous, 100% concentration solvent specifically formulated for industrial and wastewater environments where even trace amounts of water would disrupt chemical reactions or compromise final product integrity. Operating as a clear, colorless liquid with a flash point of 13°F, this undiluted alcohol offers aggressive solvency power capable of dissolving crystallized resins, thick industrial oils, and complex organic compounds. Buyers running strict operational processes select this specific 3C grade because the absolute lack of water ensures an immediate, rapid evaporation rate that leaves virtually zero residue behind on critical components.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in formulating industrial surface coatings, varnishes, and commercial inks where a strictly anhydrous solvent is required to prevent moisture-induced blushing, clouding, or premature resin precipitation during the curing process.
- Commonly applied in precision metal manufacturing and electronics degreasing operations, leveraging its 100% concentration to strip away heavy stamping oils and flux before evaporating rapidly without leaving water spots on sensitive components.
- Commonly applied in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, serving as a highly accessible external carbon source to support microbial denitrification processes and ensure efficient biological nutrient removal.
- Commonly applied in moisture-sensitive chemical synthesis and closed-loop extraction processes, acting as a reactant carrier that blends readily with water and most organic solvents without introducing unwanted hydration into the formulation tank.
- Commonly applied in routine facility maintenance requiring aggressive residue removal from heavy machinery, where its high evaporation rate minimizes downtime and prevents the oxidation that can occur when water-bearing solvents are utilized on bare metals.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If your production process does not require a strictly anhydrous environment and can tolerate a 95% concentration solvent with 5% water content for general parts degreasing and surface preparation, choose Denatured Alcohol 190 Proof 3C.
- If your specific chemical manufacturing formulation strictly requires the alternative denaturing agents specified by Formula 3A, while still maintaining a completely water-free 100% concentration, choose Denatured Alcohol 200 Proof 3A.
- If your operational requirements dictate both the alternative Formula 3A denaturant profile and a non-anhydrous 95% concentration for cost-effective industrial thinning or cleaning applications, choose Denatured Alcohol 190 Proof 3A.
| Molecular Weight |
46.07 |
| Formula |
C2H6O |
| Assay |
99-100.5% |
| Grade |
Technical Grade |
| Flash Point |
13°C (55.4°F) |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Miscible with water and most organic solvents |
| Appearance |
Clear, colorless liquid |
| Melting Point |
-114.1 |
| Boiling Point |
78.37 |
| Specific Gravity |
0.789 |
| Industry |
Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Analytical Chemistry, Research Laboratory, Energy |