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Ethyl Alcohol
Other Names: Alcohol, grain alcohol, ethanol
Formula: C2H5OH
Viscosity: Water thin
Sp. Gr.: 0.82
Remarks: Colorless, volatile liquid. b.p. 78°C / 172°F, freezing point -117°C / -178°F. Soluble in water, methyl alcohol and ether. Vapor pressure 43 mm @ 20°C / 68°F, flash point 14°C / 57°F. Used as a solvent and in the manufacture of dyes, synthetic drugs, synthetic rubber, detergents, cleaning solutions, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and explosives. Used as an anti-freeze, as a beverage and a rocket fuel. Flammable liquid.
Pump Notes: Cast iron construction is satisfactory. Buna n elastomers are recommended as are mechanical shaft seals.