BS 1595-1:1986

What is BS 1595-1- Propan-2-ol(isopropyl alcohol)  for industrial use about?  

BS 1595 discusses propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol). BS 1595-1 is the first part of BS 1595 and discusses requirements for propan-2-ol suitable for industrial purposes. 

Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol and also called isopropanol or 2-propanol) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound (chemical formula CH. 3CHOHCH. 3. ) with a strong odor  

Who is BS 1595-1- Propan-2-ol(isopropyl alcohol)  for industrial use for? 

BS 1595-1 on specification for propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) for industrial use is useful for: 

• Chemical manufacturers  
• Cosmetics manufactures  
• Detergents manufactures 
• Quality control personnel  

Why should you use BS 1595-1- Propan-2-ol(isopropyl alcohol)  for industrial use?  

Isopropyl Alcohol is primarily manufactured for consumer use in cosmetics, skin and hair preparations, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, lacquer formulations, dye solutions, antifreeze, soaps, and window cleaners. 

BS 1595-1 provides you with the following requirements required for propan-2-ol suitable for industrial purposes and they are as follows: 

• Colour 
• Density 
• Distillation range 
• Residue on evaporation 
• Miscibility with water 
• Water content 
• Alkalinity or acidity 
• Aldehydes and ketones 

BS 1595-1 helps you to provide high-quality Isopropyl Alcohol for industrial use. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS 1595-1:1986 supersedes BS 1595-1:1965, which is withdrawn. BS 1595-1:1986  includes a technical change with respect to BS 1595-1:1965. These include: 

• A requirement for color has been introduced and the requirement for relative density has been replaced by one for density at 20 °C.