Normal Propyl Alcohol
Normal Propyl Alcohol
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CAS Number
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71-23-8
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Also Known As
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Normal Propanol Ethyl Carbinol
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Packaging
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Bulk, Drums, IBC, Jerrycan, Tin
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The main application as a solvent is in flexographic and other printing inks. In the coatings industry, Normal Propyl Alcohol is a useful medium-volatility alcohol for improving the drying characteristics, e. g. of alkyd resins, electrodeposition paints and baking finishes. It is added to cleaners, floor polishes and metal degreasing fluids and is used as an additional solvents in the manufacture of adhesives. n-Propanol is also present in de-icing fluids and is used as extractant and entrainer in azeotropic distillation. n-Propanol is a feedstock in the manufacture of insecticides, herbicides and pharmaceuticals.