What is Pure USP Alcohol?
Pure Alcohol (Ethanol) is also commonly referred to as USP Alcohol. That is because only pure, undenatured Ethanol can be certified as the “grade” USP/NF (United States Pharmacopeia – National Formulary). Not all pure alcohol is certified as USP grade, but only 190 proof and 200 proof pure ethanol which meets or exceeds the stringent specifications set forth in U.S. Pharmacopoeia. Pure USP Alcohol is used in a wide variety of applications in the industrial, health, education and research markets. Pure USP Alcohol is desirable in many applications due to its high level of performance and low level of toxicity relative to other solvents. 200 Proof Ethanol is often referred to as “Dehydrated,” “Anhydrous,” or “Absolute Ethanol.” Anhydrous Ethanol is preferred in water sensitive applications. Both 190 & 200 Proof Ethanol USP can be certified as Kosher. Pure USP Alcohol can be certified from Synthetic or Natural Sources.
