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22 Jun

Heptane Vs. N-Heptane: How Are They Different?

June 22, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Hydrocarbons, N-Heptane, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents

Heptane has nine isomers including N-heptane,2 methyl hexane,2,2-dimethyl pentane,2,3-dimethyl pentane,2,4-dimethyl pentane,3,3-dimethyl pentane,3-ethyl pentane and 2,2,3-trimethyl butane. This article aims to establish the difference between Heptane and N-heptane and explore their various uses in the chemical industry. What Is Heptane? Heptane is a colorless liquid and one of the components of gasoline. It is a straight-chain alkane with seven carbon and 16 hydrogen atoms arranged in branched or unbranched molecules. Thus, it…

09 Jun

Isopropyl Alcohol in Cosmetics

June 9, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All

This article is about how beauty companies use isopropyl alcohol in making cosmetics. You’ll also know whether the product is suitable for you and how you can get the most out of it. Imagine having a clear, smooth, glowing skin that everybody admires. Isopropyl alcohol beauty products will give you that dazzling effect.Below you’ll know what the solvent is and how manufacturers use IPA. Also, are those alcohol-based commodities good…

09 Jun

Can You Extract Botanicals with Isopropyl Alcohol?

June 9, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All

Are you a fan of natural skincare products? Then you’re in the right place. Nowadays, people want to use traditional plant beauty products. Those commodities protect and nourish the skin without a downside. The best way to get that effect is to maximize the production of bioactive compounds with a non-polar solvent. In this article, you’ll learn about plant extracts and isopropyl alcohol. You’ll also know the advantages of extracting…

09 Jun

Isopropyl Alcohol for Cleaning Your Lab

June 9, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All

Cleaning your laboratory after messy procedures is a tedious task. You get reagents that stick to your equipment, and that dirt takes a long time to clean and reduces your item’s quality. But you don’t have to experience that inconvenience anymore. This post will show you what isopropyl alcohol is and the four classes of each product. You’ll also know the benefits to expect, various lab applications of different concentrations,…

08 Jun

N-Heptane vs N-Pentane

June 8, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All

You’re uncertain, aren’t you? You don’t understand the differences between N-heptane and N-pentane. Those solvents are confusing, and you don’t want to spend money on the wrong product. But don’t worry.Below, you’ll learn what those non-polar solvents are and how you can use and handle them. Let’s dive in. What are Non-polar Solvents? Laboratory and industrial experts use heptane or pentane to extract or purify non-polar substances like oils…

15 Apr

Why is 200 Proof Ethanol Important for Extraction vs. 190 Proof or Ever Clear?

April 15, 2022March 15, 2023Brandon Bahr All

Ethanol production contributed $34.7 billion to the country’s GDP. Manufacturers use that solvent to make sanitizers, extract oils, and as a cleaning agent. Alcohol grading depends on the solvent’s concentration and the impurities present. In this article, you’ll learn what makes 200 proof ethanol vital in extraction procedures. And factors making it better than 190 proof or Everclear. What is 200 Proof Ethanol? Vendors call the product 100% absolute, anhydrous, or…

14 Apr

FCC Grade Ethanol vs. USP Grade Ethanol

April 14, 2022March 15, 2023Brandon Bahr All

There are many alcohol grades sold according to different purification standards. And understanding those products is confusing. However, don't worry.The article below will teach you all you need to know about FCC and USP grade ethanol. Let’s dive in. What is FCC-Grade Ethanol? FCC means Food Chemicals Code, and it's a list of guidelines used to classify ethanol. Those standards help certify the purity of alcohol used in food products for human…

14 Apr

Possible Contaminations in Ethanol

April 14, 2022March 15, 2023Brandon Bahr All

You’ll find ethanol in daily use products such as sanitizers. However, did you know that some notorious micro-organisms threaten to stop the production process?In the article below, you’ll learn about those microbes. And strategies on how you can eradicate them. But first. What is Ethanol? Grain or ethyl alcohol is a colorless, volatile, and flammable solvent. Using yeast and lactobacilli, you can get that liquid naturally through corn, beet, sugarcane, or barley fermentation.…

12 Apr

Specially Denatured Alcohol vs. Completely Denatured Alcohol

April 12, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All

Are you confused about Specially Denatured Alcohol and Completely Denatured Alcohol? You’re on the right page.The article below expounds on those products and how you can use each. Read on to learn more. What is Specially Denatured Alcohol? SDA, or Specially Denatured Alcohol, is a solvent made from Specially Denatured Spirits (SDS). Manufacturers produce SDA by adding denaturants such as acetone, ethyl acetate, heptane, isopropyl alcohol, etc. And through that process,…

21 Mar

Benefits of Heptane vs. Hexane vs. Pentane

March 21, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All

The solvent industry gained a 21.8 billion dollars revenue in 2020. And that amount is just the beginning. Reports project that the solvent industry will reach 30 billion dollars by 2025.The market boom happened because of the enormous demand for solvents in cleaning, laboratory chemical application, and the making of the COVID-19 Vaccine. And in that light, this article will show you how you can benefit from using heptane, hexane, and pentane. Non-Polar Solvents…

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