Description
Isopropyl Alcohol 100% IPA (Store Pick-up Only, Unable to be Shipped)
Isopropyl alcohol dissolves a wide range of non-polar compounds. It also evaporates quickly, leaves nearly zero oil traces, compared to ethanol, and is relatively non-toxic, compared to alternative solvents.
Examples of this application include cleaning electronic devices such as contact pins (like those on ROM cartridges), magnetic tape and disk heads (such as those in audio and video tape recorders and floppy disk drives), the lenses of lasers in optical disc drives (e.g., CD, DVD ) and removing thermal paste from heat sinks and IC packages, such as CPU's.
Isopropyl alcohol is used in keyboard, LCD and laptop cleaning, is sold commercially as a whiteboard cleaner, and is a strong but safer alternative to common household cleaning products. It is commonly used to clean prepared optical fibres just before splicing. It is used to clean LCD and glass computer monitor screens (at some risk to the anti-reflection coating on some screens and used to give second-hand or worn non-vinyl phonograph records newer-looking sheen.
It is effective at removing Hot-Melt Adhesive from a large variety of surfaces. It is effective at removing residual glue from some sticky labels although some other adhesives used on tapes and paper labels are resistant to it. It can also be used to remove stains from most fabrics, wood, cotton, etc. In addition, it can also be used to clean paint or other oil-based products so that they may be reused, commonly known as "repainting." It is used as a wetting agent in the fountain solution used in lithographic printing, and often used as a solvent for French polishing shellac used in cabinet making.
- Isopropyl Alcohol 100% Technical Grade
- High evaporation, quick drying rate
- Effective for cleaning house holds
The high purity in the isopropyl alcohol means that it is great for cleaning as you simply wipe onto the surface and within seconds it evaporates off leaving no residue behind. You can use isopropyl alcohol 100% for a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, cleaning mirrors, stainless, using it for 3D printers, removes sticky residue, cleans glass, hand sanitiser and much more. Isopropyl alcohol is also miscible in water. This means if you get the 100% isopropyl alcohol you can dilute it down to suit your needs.
Isopropyl Alcohol Uses - Household, Beauty, Industrial & Gardening Uses
Cleaning & House Hold Uses:
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Household cleaner and is great for cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, and other surface areas: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Cleans sticky grime and residue: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Perfect for cleaning computer screens, phones, iPad screen, and is non-streaking: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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General window cleaner: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Removes ink: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Cleans glass: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Used to remove the old tobacco from inside the pipe: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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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.
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Clean venetian blinds: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Erase permanent markers: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Hand Sanitiser: 3/4 cup Isopropyl Alcohol and 1/4 aloe vera gel
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Stainless Steel Cleaner
Beauty Uses:
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Make up brush cleanser: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Fixes broken powder foundation make-up and eyeshadow: 3/4 cup Isopropyl Alcohol and 1/4 water
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Sanitise and clean make up brushes: Soak in 100% Isopropyl Alcohol and allow to air dry.
Industrial & DIY Uses:
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More efficient than alcohol wipes
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Used for ink painting
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Take paint off vinyl dolls: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Cleaning mealy bugs from succulents: 1/2 cup Isopropyl Alcohol and 1/2 water
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Cleans the residue built up on the 3D printer: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Perfect for Art applications - especially for watercolours and colour dye
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Prevent the windows from getting frost-free and dissolve the windshield frost: 3/4 cup Isopropyl Alcohol and 1/4 water
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Reed Diffusers: Splash of Isopropyl Alcohol, ¼ carrier oil, and 12 drops essential oils.
Gardening Uses:
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Kill mealy bugs: Use 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (more moisture = longer time to kill the bugs before it evaporates)
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Use as a disinfectant when removing ticks from dogs: Use 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
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Deters fruit flies: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Silk plant and flower cleaner: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Used in gardening to remove dead, diseased and rotting plants: Use 100% Isopropyl Alcohol Straight
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Growing Mushrooms: 70% is more effective at killing bacteria and unwanted fungas. 70% is better as it doesn't evaporate as quickly as 90% and above, meaning that it has time to enter the cell wall of the bacterium and kill it.
Differences in Percentages
90 - 100%
The higher percentages of Isopropyl Alcohol are used for cleaning purposes like disinfecting, window cleaning, stainless steel cleaner and when you need to kill bacteria, as well as many other uses. The higher the percentage like Isopropyl Alcohol 100% the greater the evaporation rate, and it is great as it dries faster. The high grades of Isopropyl Alcohol 100% are suitable for the majority uses and is commonly used by industrial users and cleaners.
Below 70%
A common percentage is Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, which is the grade recommended for rubbing alcohol when applying it to the skin. The lower grade of Isopropyl Alcohol 70% means that it is not as harsh to the skin, but it is still effective. Also, the lower grade is great for getting rid of the bugs off the plants and also disinfecting as the water content mixed with the alcohol fights against growing viruses and fungus.
*All information provided is a recommendation. We cannot guarantee the uses as each application has various characteristics and therefore we cannot be certain it will work for you*