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99% Ethanol / Ethyl Denatured Alcohol 5 Litre $20 (Pickup Penrith or + Delivery) @ Sydney Solvents

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99% Ethanol / Ethyl Denatured Alcohol 5 Litre $20 (Pickup Penrith or + Delivery) @ Sydney Solvents
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PKarijini on 05/10/2020 - 12:51 sydneysolvents.com.au (1678 clicks)
Last edited 06/10/2020 - 15:00 by 2 other users

Currently reduced by 33% & by far the cheapest I've seen for quite some time. During the height of the Covid-19 crisis these were over $100. For me delivery to Melbourne was $15 for 1 to 4 of these. Can be used for cleaning, sanitising or as flammable fuel.

Warning: This is not drinkable alcohol as it is denatured with an extremely strong bittering agent called Denatoium Bensonate. Without this added you would be paying around $400 per 5 Litre bottle in taxes!

From the site:
Ethanol

Ethanol >99% Water <%1 Denatoium Bensonate 5ppm MIBK <2%
Contains denaturant
Industrial grade
Australia Made
Other names: Ethyl Alcohol

Ethanol is a clear colourless liquid made from a natural sugarcane process. The ethanol boiling point of ethanol is 78 °C and the flashpoint is 11 °C. The product is commonly found as ethanol fuel in e10 fuel, often referred to as grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol. Our ethanol is 99% with a 1% denaturant in it so it is not food safe or suitable for drinking. Ethanol can be used to extract oils, disinfectant, sterilise medical equipment, as a window cleaner, and there are many more uses. Additionally, ethanol is perfect for indoor or outdoor ethanol heaters.

Ethanol mixes well with water, and you will find that ethyl alcohol is a common ingredient in cosmetics, cleaners and fuels. When using ethanol on the skin as rubbing alcohol it is recommended to dilute it down to about 70%. You can also add in a fragrance to mix with ethanol to make as a disinfectant to use around the home.

Sanitisation

The Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) has two approved formulations that can be used for hand sanitisation one being Ethanol. Ethanol is highly recommended for sanitising surfaces to kill germs and bacteria that stay on kitchen benches, bathrooms and doorknobs etc. Ethanol can be used at a rate of >70% to be effective.

Cleaning & Household Uses:

Window cleaner
Used for cleaning paints

Industrial & DIY Uses:

Oil extraction: Our ethanol is not food grade safe. It can be used in the extraction of oil however in terms of the processing and how to do that you may have to do more research. Food grade Ethanol requires a license, and we do not stock the product.

Use for fuel in Ethanol Heaters

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor heaters
Burns clean, leaves very little fumes or black marks
Alcohol smell is burnt off in heating
Home & Garden Ethanol Rub

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  • Kawaii on 05/10/2020 - 12:55
    +3

    Tas $39 delivery

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 12:58

      Ouch.

    • lysp on 05/10/2020 - 19:10
      +2

      This place is a wholesaler who sells in 200L drums.

      Delivery price usually isn't competitive for small orders.

  • kumquat on 05/10/2020 - 13:00

    Is this any different in usage as a substitute for Isocol for cleaning cuts?

      • Joker042 on 05/10/2020 - 13:43
        +1

        From what I can see Denatoium Bensonate (bitrex) is specifically used in products applied to the skin.

        Edit: and is approved for use in cosmetics: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18569160/

        • FrugalNotStingy on 05/10/2020 - 16:26
          +5

          This ethanol also contains MIBK not just Bitrex as a denaturant so not sure if it is completely safe to apply to skin. MIBK is toxic if inhaled in high concentration. I bought this same ethanol a couple of months back and I should have bought their 100% isopropyl alcohol instead for disinfecting purposes (diluted). This ethanol also smells more like nail polish remover than straight alcohol probably due to the MIBK content.

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 13:29
      +2

      You would have to dilute this otherwise it may evaporate too quickly to be as effective. Isocol is 64% Isopropyl Alcohol for reference.

      • greatlamp on 05/10/2020 - 14:27
        +6

        It's not evaporation that is the problem. With no water, the bacterial cell wall is difficult to penetrate with 100% alcohol.

        • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 15:20
          +7

          Yes penetration is aided by water but also exposure time is very important to maximise effectiveness. Water will help on both counts.

    • RickyJ on 05/10/2020 - 16:33
      +2

      Isopropyl is preferred for use on skin as it wont dry your skin out as much.

      • jimmyboo on 05/10/2020 - 18:13
        +2

        Agree. These guys are good. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/383561015065

        • suking on 05/10/2020 - 21:40
          +1

          Not too sure about those guys but mine keeps me moist too

      • Limosine on 06/10/2020 - 06:45

        They actually both dry your skin out (add glycerin for that) but the isopropyl is preferred as it doesn't smell like you spilt grog on your hands.

        • FrugalNotStingy on 07/10/2020 - 15:01

          Actually, when in pure form, ethanol gives off a less strong odour than isopropyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol smells like acetone/nail polish remover whereas pure ethanol has a smell that resembles high alcohol content spirits.

  • pacificstorm on 05/10/2020 - 13:04
    +2

    Delivery charge kills the deal for me and really wanted to order one.

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 13:16

      Delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane are all $15. If you're outside these cities it seems they use Border Express & can be pricey.

      • ethan961 on 05/10/2020 - 17:58

        Yeah they used to offer AusPost as well but now it's only Border Express which is unfortunate.

        • mousie on 06/10/2020 - 07:38

          That's because it's s dangerous good.

    • Steptoe on 05/10/2020 - 13:53
      +4

      Can pickup from Penriff.

  • Femelo on 05/10/2020 - 13:04
    +1

    Can that be used to clean computers components? Thx

    • gimme on 05/10/2020 - 13:19

      absolutely

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 13:22
      +2

      I use it for cleaning discs as it evaporates with no residue on an even surface. I've also used it to clean electronics but you would be better off with a 100% alcohol solution to ensure the small amount of water present in this one doesn't cause problems.

      • Skinnerr on 05/10/2020 - 13:31
        -3

        This. Any trace residues can potentially cause a short circuit, damaging the component.

        • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 05/10/2020 - 15:16

          Really? Jaycar sells 99.8% IPA so i doubt this is true

        • Dr Techno on 05/10/2020 - 15:28
          +1

          99% is fine.. with the miniscule amount of water present, the alcohol would attach to the water and assist in its evaporation. More of a concern is leaving behind flux residue which can be conductive.

      • greatlamp on 05/10/2020 - 14:24
        +7

        Ethanol absorbs moisture from the air at any concentration above 90%. 1% water isn't going to cause problems.

        • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 15:05
          +5

          It's under 1% so I have no issue using it on electronics occasionally. However if I was using it all the time on electronics I would definitely pay the extra and get 100% Isopropyl Alcohol. This doesn't contain Denatoium Bensonate which is a salt that will not evaporate. Even at this tiny concentration of 5ppm I'd definitely prefer it not to be present for such work.

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 13:36
      +5

      Better off with this one https://www.sydneysolvents.com.au/isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-isop…

    • gorge on 05/10/2020 - 16:20

      25 years ago i liked to use it to clean my snes cartridge contacts

    • mousie on 06/10/2020 - 07:39

      I use acetone for this personally. Yes, more expensive but no dregs

  • Dcseah on 05/10/2020 - 13:09
    +1

    +1 for the comprehensive description/info

  • batflaps on 05/10/2020 - 13:09
    -5

    Perfect for drinking

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 13:18

      Warning: This is not drinkable alcohol as it is denatured with an extremely strong bittering agent called Denatoium Bensonate.

      • Skinnerr on 05/10/2020 - 13:32
        +6

        Just add some OJ and your good to go. 👍

      • alxjpow on 05/10/2020 - 15:16
        +1

        Distill or inhale it.

        • Winston100s on 05/10/2020 - 19:56
          +1

          Distilling pot 5l $100 @ ebay, can make vodka out of this if you distill it a few times

      • MrPants on 05/10/2020 - 16:00
        +2

        Warning: This is not drinkable alcohol

        They should put that on XXXX bitter cans

    • StingyBritches on 05/10/2020 - 13:19

      Mr. Trump! Mr. Trump! We found your cure!

    • [Deactivated] on 05/10/2020 - 13:51

      Buy a t500 still

  • gimme on 05/10/2020 - 13:23
    +4

    CAUTION - This isn't the standard ISOPROPYL Alcohol you typically see on the internet - Do your own research before jumping.

    Here's the typical one most people are familiar with - https://www.sydneysolvents.com.au/isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-isop…

    • Skinnerr on 05/10/2020 - 13:33
      +1

      That one's no good to drink, gives me nasty tummy ache.

    • bargaino on 05/10/2020 - 14:43

      Why would it be isopropyl? This is Australia. We normally use ethanol, unlike the US which is known for Prohibition and isopropyl.

      BTW, if you are desperate, I hear people use pool-chlorine to oxidise the de-naturant. (Do I really need to warn people that pool chlorine can be dangerous?)

      https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1556-4029.12…

      • gimme on 05/10/2020 - 15:51
        +1

        No idea what you're talking abt. All I'm saying iso is what we typically see on ozb and what's been recommended for hand sanitizer etc. And iso is still readily available at the same shop so not sure why anyone would be desperate to use chlorine.

        • bargaino on 05/10/2020 - 16:23

          I keep seeing people looking for isopropyl because they read something on an American website, when ethanol would have done the job.

          I was guilty of the opposite, hunting for "metho" when I was in North America, when it turns out I could have used isopropyl from the nearest hardware store :-)

          what's been recommended for hand sanitizer

          Wrong. It is recommended in the US because it is more available. Here we use ethanol.

          so not sure why … chlorine.

          "BTW" indicates a change of topic. Chlorine is allegedly used to remove the denaturant from metho for drinking purposes, or used in commercial premises to avoid paying excise. Never buy cheap cocktails in Bali, stick to beer.

    • spaceflight on 05/10/2020 - 19:26
      +1

      Why do you need the big CAUTION when the deal title is 99% Ethanol / Ethyl Denatured Alcohol

      Why do you need to warn people that this is not isopropyl alcohol?

      • gimme on 05/10/2020 - 19:56

        Public service for those who don't read or misread or think it's a bigger bargain tban it is (ethanol is cheaper than iso). In hindsight the caution should have been not to drink this stuff. Although I'm a firm believer in natural selection so my bad.

      • jackinyourbox on 05/10/2020 - 20:36
        -2

        Hello you seem knowledgeable,

        Is this more safer to sniff than nangs?

        Looks to be much cheaper maybe more than 50,000 shots! A little in a water balloon and weeeee here we go again ! Circus music

    • Buyingcrap on 06/10/2020 - 17:53

      Not that I'm going to, but would this be drinkable if you redistilled it?

  • Hugh G Rection on 05/10/2020 - 13:25

    is this for racing cars?

    • Steptoe on 05/10/2020 - 13:54
      -1

      Methanol?

      • Hugh G Rection on 05/10/2020 - 14:09
        +1

        phew, that's right. glad I didn't buy this stuff.

    • Bretttick on 05/10/2020 - 22:35

      Nope, I think your talking about E85?

  • sonu1111 on 05/10/2020 - 14:02
    +1

    Can I use this with Braun Electric Shaver Cleaning Station as Alcohol refill for cleaning is too expensive

    • rhimes on 05/10/2020 - 16:08

      I think you'd be better off with the isopropyl alcohol

      • sonu1111 on 05/10/2020 - 16:39

        Thanks :)

    • ethan961 on 05/10/2020 - 18:03

      It would be fine yes, this plus their oils and fragrance is exactly what's in the cartridges. They have used both isopropanol and denatured alcohol, primarily the latter. Cartridge I have is denatured alcohol.

  • sushimaster on 05/10/2020 - 14:22

    Got it when the pandemic just started off eBay. 30 dollars and free shipping.

  • PukeyLuke on 05/10/2020 - 14:23
    +1

    Or better known by its consumer name, home brand ALDI vodka!!

  • Mr Law on 05/10/2020 - 14:39

    It seemed you can have 4 bottles delivered for $15 in Melbourne. Decision, decision…

    • bling on 05/10/2020 - 16:24

      split with mates. I'm after one but may not be closeby

  • ProlapsedHeinous on 05/10/2020 - 14:39

    Technically still ok to drink, assuming you can overcome the bitterant somehow and as long as it doesn't have Methanol. And it's Denatonium Benzoate not bensonate

    • alxjpow on 05/10/2020 - 15:19
      +1

      Distill it.

      • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 16:12
        +3

        Also contains MIBK <2% which may not be so easy to separate out

        • lunchbox99 on 05/10/2020 - 16:23
          +1

          With a fractionating column with enough theoretical plates… easy peasy… however people shouldn't do this without knowing what they are doing and equipment to test the product (ie a GC or GC-MS). This is how people poison themselves and you know… die.

          • bargaino on 05/10/2020 - 16:25
            +1

            @lunchbox99: Wouldn't it be easier and safer to buy cheap plonk and distil that?

            • lunchbox99 on 05/10/2020 - 16:27
              +1

              @bargaino: Easier yes, safer yes, cheaper no.

              You often don't need to distill cheap spirit to improve it. Just pass it through activated charcoal or something.

              • Winston100s on 05/10/2020 - 20:39

                @lunchbox99: Your comment is highly appreciated. I had some friends give me a bottle of homemade brandy but they had added some spice to it which i didn't really like. After reading your comment i ran it through my water purifying filter and it has removed at least 95% of the smell it had to it. It actaully made the brandy not even "burn" when drinking it. I had a bit to drink tasted like water lol, now i can feel the alcohol kicking in.

            • alxjpow on 05/10/2020 - 22:56

              @bargaino: That's what I do, or homebrew. Frankly I'd be better off without alcohol, surprised they don't do plain packaging on it yet, just like cigarettes.

              • Winston100s on 06/10/2020 - 13:12

                @alxjpow: You're saying you actually would distill this product? Nice, I thought it would be toxic. Have you made any type of liqueur/brandy using this alcohol or just drink it the way it is?

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 16:31
      +1

      It also contains MIBK <2%

      Methyl isobutyl ketone is not something you want to consume

      • ProlapsedHeinous on 05/10/2020 - 18:43

        You're right, Looks like I overlooked that bit.

  • SpeedRunnerLink on 05/10/2020 - 14:53

    Is this ok to use for cleaning electronic parts with?

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 15:22
      +1

      See the prior question & thread regarding this.

  • itsasteal on 05/10/2020 - 15:02

    Is it OK to use with small camping stove? I'm thinking this may be cheaper and lighter than using gas canisters

    • DarthLord on 05/10/2020 - 15:16

      do you mean alcohol stove like Trangia? i'm interested to know too

      • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 15:48

        Pure ethanol will not produce a steady strong flame. You're best off getting Shellite. I use this for my dual fuel camp stove & lantern. Runs extremely hot & steady. Unleaded petrol works when I'm out of shellite but isn't as effective.

      • bargaino on 05/10/2020 - 16:29

        Yes, this is exactly what you want for a Trangia.

        You're best off getting Shellite.

        Err, What???? You need a completely different burner for petrol. Noisy, smelly, horrible stoves.

        Experienced hikers use gas or alcohol stoves.

        • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 16:42

          My sincere apology. I wasn't aware that a trangia was an ethanol stove. I'd imagine this will burn quite well then. It is one of the uses mentioned on the page.

  • guidedlight on 05/10/2020 - 15:25

    This is normally called methylated spirits, meths, or metho in Australia. (C2H5OH)

    It is not Isopropyl Alcohol (C3H8O)

    • railspider on 05/10/2020 - 15:44

      I use 99% Isopropyl to clean glassware. Would this give the same results? Sorry, not a chemist.

      • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 15:55
        +3

        I would not use this on anything you will use for food or drink. The denaturant is an extreme bitter salt that will remain in minute amounts but is not something you want to taste. Sydney solbents also sell 100% Isopropyl which would be more suitable. Not sure how it compare pricewise but 5 litres is under $30

        https://www.sydneysolvents.com.au/isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-isop…

        • lunchbox99 on 05/10/2020 - 16:32
          +1

          Not just bitter. Apparently the most bitter substance known.

    • spaceflight on 05/10/2020 - 19:31
      +1

      This is normally called methylated spirits, meths, or metho in Australia. (C2H5OH)

      No it isn't.
      Methylated spirits is ethanol denatured with methanol, this product is not denatured with methylated spirits.
      However, products sold as "methylated spirits" are often denatured with bitrex (like this product) as it is safer in the event someone drinks it

      It is not Isopropyl Alcohol (C3H8O)

      That should be extremely obvious when the deal title is 99% Ethanol / Ethyl Denatured Alcohol
      Why do you even need to point out what it is not?

      • bargaino on 06/10/2020 - 00:18
        +1

        Methylated spirits is ethanol denatured with methanol

        Sorry, you'd think so, but no. They stopped doing that a long time ago, but the name has stuck.

        In the same way, distilled water is not actually distilled, and a camel-hair brush is not camel.

        However, … often

        always!

  • langitbiru on 05/10/2020 - 15:30

    Does anyone know what kind of alcohol
    I use if I want to mix it with my flavoured smell natural perfume?

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 15:35

      You'll want a perfume grade ethanol like this https://www.sydneysolvents.com.au/Ethanol-95PGF4-Perfume-Gra…

    • guidedlight on 05/10/2020 - 15:42

      This is denatured. So it has foul smelling chemicals added that induce vomiting.

      • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 16:05

        Foul tasting bittering agent when consumed orally yes. No smell though.

        From the site:
        Perfume Grade Ethanol is referred to as 95PGF4 Ethanol that is designed to be suitable to use as a perfume base. The reason for this is that this ethanol, unlike regular ethanols, has very low to a neutral odour. Perfume grade alcohol has a flashpoint of 11ºC with a boiling range of 78-83ºC and a specific gravity of 0.8. The perfume alcohol is 95% and contains 5% water and denaturant so that it cannot be consumed. The F4 solution means that it has an additive that is quite bitter and unpalatable for drinking, but it is designed to work with other fragrances.

    • Bold Eagle on 05/10/2020 - 22:39

      You would want the Isopropanol if you want to add in smells;
      https://www.sydneysolvents.com.au/isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-isop…

      Use on granite, wood floors and upholstery: 1/4 Isopropyl Alcohol, 3 drops dish detergent, 1 cup of water and a couple of essential oil.

  • jjoker on 05/10/2020 - 15:37
    +3

    So basically just a slightly purer form of methylated spirits https://www.bunnings.com.au/diggers-methylated-spirits-4l_p1… which from the diggers msds has 95% ethanol and this one is 99%…

    • seedyrom on 05/10/2020 - 15:56

      Yep. Everyone is creaming their jeans for some metho.

      Bloody COVID.

    • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 15:59
      +1

      Essentially yes. However my understanding is that traditional metho has a bunch of other stuff that makes it extremely pungent.

    • [Deactivated] on 05/10/2020 - 16:02
      -1

      Metho has methanol or other nasty tasting additives (to deter consumption by addicts), this doesn't.

      • Karijini on 05/10/2020 - 16:09

        Denatoium Bensonate 5ppm MIBK <2%
        This will stop them

  • Jared17 on 05/10/2020 - 15:49
    +2

    $15 delivery kills it for me

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