Ethanol Archives - Simple Solvents

16 Mar

190 Proof vs. 200 Proof Ethanol Differences

March 16, 2022March 15, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Botanical Extraction, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

The alcohol manufacturing business generated a household revenue of 28.7 billion in 2021. That effect was majorly due to the solvent’s use in manufacturing sanitizers to combat COVID-19. Botanical oil industries also used ethanol in their extraction processes. And thereby, the companies provided products that could help manage anxiety and depression that arose during the pandemic. However, there’s a lot of confusion concerning alcohol grades as the industry grows. Notably, what are the differences and…

21 Feb

Ethanol for Winterization: All You Need to Know

February 21, 2022March 15, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Winterization

Do you need high-quality botanical oils? You're going to need an excellent dissolving solvent such as alcohol and an easy, cheap, and safe technique such as winterization. The advantage of using ethanol is that you'll increase your product's potency by extracting most of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and alkaloids in a high percentage. Moreover, you'll also effectively sieve out impurities such as chlorophyll, fats, waxes, and lipids. But how do you use alcohol…

21 Feb

Ethanol for Winterization vs. Ethanol for Extraction

February 21, 2022March 15, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Botanical Extraction, Denatured Ethanol, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Solvents, Winterization

A financial report predicts that botanical oil sales will grow by 700% from $6 billion in 2016 to $50 billion in 2026. That massive boom will increase demand for resources such as ethanol used in extracting and purifying botanical oil. Lately, there have been many questions surrounding alcohol use. For example, is the solvent effective for winterization or extraction? The answer is both. However, you're bound to extract a mediocre product…

21 Feb

Essential Oil Extraction with Ethanol

February 21, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Botanical Extraction, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

Did you know that recreational alcohol use dates back 13,000 years ago? Now you know. And have you ever bought cannabis oil, caraway seed oil, or lavender oil and wondered how companies make them? That process is possible through ethanol. But why do they use ethanol to extract the essential oils? Below, you’ll find out everything about that and what steps to follow to get a premium product. Read on to…

26 Jan

Isopropyl vs. Ethyl Alcohol: Uses, Similarities and Differences

January 26, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Denatured Ethanol, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

One germ can multiply into 8 million germs in a day, and some of those micro-organisms lead to disease causation, especially when you don’t wash your hands. Therefore, you might consider using sanitizers, but the various types present in the market are confusing. What’s more, You might also need alcohol for home or industrial purposes. And without knowing the similarities, differences, and uses, you might end up making the wrong buying…

26 Jan

Acetone vs. Denatured Alcohol: How Are They Different?

January 26, 2022February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr Acetone, All, Denatured Ethanol, Ethanol, Ethanol Education, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

Cleaning stubborn oil stains or paints on surfaces is difficult. That's because water isn't enough to do the job, and most of the solvents either don't work or damage your items. Which only serves to frustrate you and waste your money. But that doesn't have to be the case.Below you'll find out all about acetone and denatured alcohol. You'll learn the characteristics of the two solvents, how you can use…

14 Dec

Ethyl Alcohol Vs Isopropyl Alcohol

December 14, 2021February 28, 2023Brandon Bahr All, Ethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pharmaceuticals, Skincare & Cosmetics, Solvents

Although washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way of fighting germs, washing sinks are not available all the time. Hand sanitizers keep germs at bay when soap and water are absent. Hand sanitizers are either alcohol-based or alcohol-free. Alcohol-based sanitizers contain 60-90% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol Although both alcohols have antimicrobial properties when diluted in water, they have significant differences in their properties. This article explains…