Description

Sd Alcohol 40 is a specially denatured alcohol formula, identified by CAS No. 61116-08-3, designed for industrial and commercial applications where the use of pure ethanol is restricted or taxed. This product is a critical solvent and processing aid, valued for its consistent quality and reliable performance in formulations requiring a highly volatile, denatured alcohol base. It is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical intermediates, and industrial cleaning sectors who require a compliant, effective, and readily available solvent.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Used as a solvent and carrier in perfumes, colognes, hairsprays, deodorants, and other aerosol products.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Processing: Serves as a solvent for extraction, granulation, and as a processing aid in the manufacture of intermediates, where its denatured status is a regulatory and economic advantage.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: A key ingredient in surface disinfectants, glass cleaners, and degreasers due to its fast evaporation and solvency power.
• Coatings & Inks: Acts as a volatile component in specialty coatings, printing inks, and adhesives to control drying time and viscosity.
• Laboratory & Research: Employed as a denatured ethanol substitute for general lab cleaning, equipment rinsing, and in non-consumable analytical preparations.
• Fuel & Energy Applications: Can be used in certain biofuel blends, fuel additives, or stove fuels where denatured alcohol is specified.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sd Alcohol 40
CAS No.	61116-08-3
Molecular Formula	Primarily C₂H₆O (Ethanol) with denaturants
Molecular Weight	Varies with denaturant composition
Synonyms	Specially Denatured Alcohol 40; SDA 40; Denatured Ethanol 40; Alcohol, Denatured, SDA-40; Ethanol, denatured (SDA 40); SD Alcohol 40-B; SD-40; Proprietary Solvent Blend 61116-08-3
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Quality Control

Our Sd Alcohol 40 is produced and tested to meet stringent internal specifications ensuring batch-to-batch consistency for industrial use. While not typically sold under USP/NF monographs, quality is assured through rigorous analytical controls on key parameters such as ethanol content, denaturant concentration, and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor	Characteristic, of ethanol and denaturants
Assay (Ethanol Content)	≥ 94.9 % (v/v)
Specific Gravity (20°/20°C)	0.816 - 0.824
Water Content	≤ 5.0 %
Denaturant Content (SDA 40 Formula)	Complies with specified regulatory formula
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.003 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.