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Ethanol

Ethanol — standard export packaging (jerrican)

Ethanol

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Product Overview

Ethanol is a professional plating salt supplied by QLQ for zipper, hardware and metal-finishing plants. Standard packing: Reagent. Regular supply for customers in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and other markets, with export-standard packing and documentation.

Product Identity (Encyclopaedia Card)

Property	Value
Chemical name	Ethanol
Chemical formula	C2H5OH
CAS number	64-17-5
Appearance	Colourless clear volatile liquid
Grade / type	Industrial alcohol 95% / 99%
Standard packing	25 L HDPE jerry can; 200 L plastic drum

What it is and what it does. Ethanol is the solvent and cleaning alcohol used to degrease and dry small parts, to clean optical and electronic components and as a carrier for some surface treatment formulations.

Colourless clear volatile liquid; the industrial grades are 95% or 99% and are often denatured.
Evaporates cleanly and leaves no residue, which is why it is used in precision cleaning and in drying aids.
Highly flammable - a flash point of about 13 C means all ignition sources must be controlled.

Typical Use in a Plating / Finishing Line

Item	Typical guidance
Precision degreasing	As supplied or diluted as required
Drying aid	Dipped or sprayed before hot-air drying
Safety	Bonding and earthing, no ignition sources, and solvent-resistant gloves

Safety, Handling & Storage

Item	Requirement
Hazard classification	Flammable (GHS02) + irritant / harmful (GHS07/08) — vapour harmful, flash point low for many of these solvents
Personal protective equipment	Chemical goggles, solvent-resistant gloves (Viton/nitrile as applicable), coverall; use with local exhaust and bonding/earthing
Spill / first aid	Ventilate, remove ignition sources, absorb with inert material, place in a sealed drum; do not wash to drains
Storage	Cool, dry, fire-segregated store with ventilation, bonding and earthing; keep away from oxidisers and from direct sunlight
Transport	Classified and packed according to IATA/IMDG for the hazard class; UN number and packing group stated on the shipping documents

Quality Documents Shipped With Every Batch

Document	Comment
COA (certificate of analysis)	Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date
MSDS (safety data sheet)	Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date
Packing list	Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date
Commercial invoice	Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date
Certificate of origin on request	Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date

Buyer Questions We Answer Every Week

Question	Answer
Why does the water-based version leave marks?	The 95% grade contains water; use the 99% grade if a water-free drying is needed.
Can it be stored in a plastic drum?	Only in an approved solvent-rated container; the standard HDPE drum is not suitable for long storage of ethanol.

Product Name	Ethanol
Category	Plating Salt
Standard Packing	Reagent
Net Weight	25 KG per bag
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or granules
MOQ	1 drum / 1 bag
Delivery	7-15 days after payment confirmation

Key Specifications

Item	Value
Purity / Assay	Industrial grade, COA available on request
Packaging Material	Woven bag with PE liner
Shelf Life	12 months in sealed original packing
Origin	China
Documents	COA, MSDS, packing list, commercial invoice

Packing & Storage

Condition	Requirement
Temperature	5-35 °C, away from direct sunlight
Humidity	Dry, ventilated warehouse; keep sealed against moisture
Stacking	Max 4 layers for drums, follow pallet markings for bags
Shelf Check	FEFO - first expired, first out

Precautions

Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles when handling
Read MSDS before first use; keep away from incompatible materials
Spill: collect with inert absorbent, do not wash into drains
Store locked, out of reach of untrained personnel

FAQ

Question	Answer
Can you provide COA / MSDS?	Yes, COA and MSDS are provided with every shipment.
What is the MOQ?	MOQ is 1 bag / 1 drum. Mixed loading of different chemicals is accepted.
Do you provide dosing guidance?	Yes, QLQ engineers provide free bath set-up and dosing consultation based on Hull-cell results.
How about shipping?	7-15 days by sea or air depending on quantity and destination port.

What Would You Like to Solve?

QLQ supplies the full line — equipment, chemistry and the working documents that make them run — to hardware and zipper factories in 60+ global markets. Contact us to discuss your application, or explore the complete solutions.

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Specifying Ethanol for your line

Chemical fit is decided by the bath, not by the label. Send these four items and we confirm the operating window before you buy.

Current bath: supplier, TDS and working concentration.
Process: rack or barrel, temperature, current density.
Substrate: zinc alloy, steel, brass or ABS.
Complaint: the defect you are trying to solve, with photos.

What you send	What you get back
Part drawing or sample	Compatibility check and recommended settings
Output target per shift	Capacity, tank or rack count, manpower
Finish spec with tolerance	Control points and acceptance tests
Site conditions (power, water, space)	Layout proposal and utility requirements

Buying questions we answer most

Is the SDS available before we order?

Yes. SDS and COA are issued per lot. Tell us the destination country so the SDS is supplied in the required format and language.

Can we get a trial quantity first?

Yes. Trial packs are quoted separately and shipped with the analytical method, so your lab can verify the material against the current bath before switching.

What packing and shelf life should we expect?

Standard export packing in drums or jerry cans with inner liner. Shelf life depends on the product - typically 12 months in a closed container, stored away from heat and direct sunlight.

How is it shipped - is it dangerous goods?

Some products are classed as dangerous goods and need the correct UN packing and documentation. We confirm the classification and the shipping route before quoting freight.

Can you match a competitor's additive?

Send the TDS and a bath sample. We compare the operating window and analytical method, then run a Hull cell panel before recommending a replacement.