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Isopropyl Alcohol in Kenya | Sanvil Industries Ltd

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is a high-performance solvent and cleaning chemical widely used in electronics cleaning, printing, paint and coating production, cosmetics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory work, adhesives, inks, degreasing, and industrial maintenance. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply high-quality Isopropyl Alcohol across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania at competitive wholesale and bulk prices, ensuring consistent purity, dependable solvent performance, and reliable availability for industrial and commercial customers.

Product Description – Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

Isopropyl Alcohol, commonly known as IPA, Isopropanol, or 2-Propanol, is a clear, colourless, volatile and flammable organic liquid with the chemical formula C₃H₈O. It has a characteristic alcohol odour, mixes readily with water, and dissolves many oils, greases, resins, and other organic materials.

Its combination of strong cleaning ability and relatively rapid evaporation makes IPA particularly useful for electronics, printing, laboratory cleaning, industrial maintenance, surface preparation, and manufacturing. It can remove fingerprints, oils, light grease, and selected processing residues from compatible surfaces.

Manufacturers also use suitable grades as a solvent or processing ingredient in cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, inks, coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical formulations.

At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply Isopropyl Alcohol in different grades and concentrations, including high-purity material such as IPA 99% or 99.9%, subject to availability and customer requirements.

Applications of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

1. Electronics Cleaning

IPA is widely used to remove fingerprints, oils, flux residues, and other suitable contaminants from compatible electronic components and equipment.

2. Industrial Degreasing

Manufacturers and maintenance teams use it to remove light oils, grease, and processing residues from compatible machinery and surfaces.

3. Printing Industry

Printing companies use Isopropanol in selected printing processes, equipment cleaning, and ink-related applications.

4. Paint and Coating Manufacturing

Manufacturers use IPA as a solvent and processing ingredient in selected paints, coatings, lacquers, and related formulations.

5. Ink Manufacturing

Ink producers use the solvent in compatible printing and marking-ink formulations.

6. Adhesive Manufacturing

Manufacturers incorporate Isopropanol into selected adhesives and use it for compatible surface preparation before bonding.

7. Cosmetic Manufacturing

Suitable grades serve as solvents and processing ingredients in selected cosmetic and personal care formulations.

8. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Appropriately specified grades are used as solvents and processing aids in selected pharmaceutical manufacturing applications.

9. Laboratory Applications

Laboratories use high-purity IPA for cleaning, sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and various controlled procedures.

10. Surface Preparation

The solvent can remove light oils, fingerprints, and residues from compatible surfaces before coating, bonding, printing, or assembly.

11. Automotive Maintenance

Workshops use IPA for selected cleaning and surface-preparation tasks involving compatible automotive components.

12. Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

Chemical manufacturers use 2-Propanol as a solvent, intermediate, or processing ingredient in numerous industrial formulations.

Key Features & Benefits of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

1. Excellent Solvent Performance

Dissolves many oils, greases, resins, and organic residues encountered in manufacturing and maintenance.

2. Fast Evaporation

Evaporates relatively quickly, making it useful for cleaning and surface-preparation applications.

3. Good Water Compatibility

Mixes completely with water, allowing formulators to prepare different solvent-water systems where appropriate.

4. Effective Surface Cleaning

Helps remove fingerprints, light oils, dirt, and selected residues from compatible materials.

5. High-Purity Options

Grades such as IPA 99% and 99.9% support applications requiring low water content and consistent solvent performance.

6. Versatile Formulation Ingredient

Useful in coatings, inks, adhesives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, cleaners, and specialty formulations.

7. Multiple Packaging Options

Available in quantities suitable for laboratories, workshops, manufacturers, distributors, and industrial users.

8. Competitive Pricing & Reliable Supply

Sanvil Industries Ltd provides competitive wholesale and bulk prices with dependable supply throughout East Africa.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Why Choose Sanvil Industries Ltd

• Trusted supplier of industrial solvents and chemical raw materials.
• High-purity IPA options available for demanding applications.
• Competitive wholesale and bulk pricing.
• Reliable supply for manufacturers, laboratories, workshops, and distributors.
• COA and SDS/MSDS available upon request.
• Fast delivery across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Different packaging quantities available depending on customer requirements.
• Prompt quotations for commercial and bulk orders.

Safety & Handling

Isopropyl Alcohol is highly flammable. Keep the product away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces, and other ignition sources. Use adequate ventilation and appropriate PPE when handling large quantities or where workplace exposure may occur.

Store containers tightly closed in a cool, properly ventilated area suitable for flammable liquids. Always follow the product-specific SDS/MSDS and applicable workplace regulations.

FAQs

Q1. What is Isopropyl Alcohol mainly used for?

A: IPA is widely used for electronics cleaning, industrial degreasing, printing, surface preparation, laboratories, coatings, inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and manufacturing.

Q2. Is Isopropyl Alcohol the same as IPA?

A: Yes. IPA is the common abbreviation for Isopropyl Alcohol, which is also known as Isopropanol or 2-Propanol.

Q3. What is the chemical formula of IPA?

A: Its chemical formula is C₃H₈O, and its molecular weight is approximately 60.10 g/mol.

Q4. Do you supply IPA 99%?

A: High-purity grades such as 99% and 99.9% may be supplied depending on current stock and customer specifications.

Q5. Can IPA be used for electronics cleaning?

A: High-purity IPA is commonly used for cleaning compatible electronics because it can remove oils and residues and evaporates relatively quickly. Always follow equipment-manufacturer guidance.

Q6. Is Isopropyl Alcohol soluble in water?

A: Yes. It is completely miscible with water.

Q7. Can IPA be used for industrial degreasing?

A: Yes. It is useful for removing light grease, oils, fingerprints, and other suitable residues from compatible surfaces.

Q8. Is Isopropyl Alcohol flammable?

A: Yes. IPA is highly flammable and must be kept away from ignition sources and handled according to its SDS.

Q9. Are COA and SDS/MSDS available?

A: Yes. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are available upon request for applicable product batches.

Q10. Which countries does Sanvil Industries Ltd supply?

A: We supply Isopropyl Alcohol throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other East African markets.

Contact Us

For quotations or bulk orders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, contact Sanvil Industries Ltd for competitive prices and fast delivery.

Sanvil Industries Ltd
Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 722343016
Email: sanvilindustries@gmail.com