Isopropyl alcohol (IPA, isopropanol) is one of the most widely used industrial and consumer alcohols, a clear, volatile, water-miscible solvent and disinfectant. It dissolves oils, resins and many organics, evaporates cleanly, and is a fast, effective antimicrobial, making it essential in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, electronics cleaning, cosmetics, printing, coatings and general cleaning. Its versatility comes from combining good solvency, full water miscibility, low residue and disinfectant action in a relatively low-toxicity, cost-effective molecule. It is supplied at high purity (99%+ anhydrous) for solvent and electronics use and as 70% solution for disinfection, in technical, pharmaceutical (USP) and electronic grades. Industrial buyers sourcing Iso Propyl Alcohol in bulk also track isopropyl alcohol pricing closely, since it feeds directly into their downstream costs — which is why working with an established isopropyl alcohol supplier and distributor like Elchemy matters.

Manufacturing Process of Iso Propyl Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol is manufactured mainly by the hydration of propylene, either by indirect (sulphuric acid) hydration or direct catalytic hydration of propylene with water. The crude alcohol is purified by distillation to the target strength — 99%+ anhydrous IPA is produced by azeotropic distillation to remove the last water. A smaller share is made by hydrogenation of acetone. Purity, water content and residue define the grade. As a quality-focused isopropyl alcohol manufacturer and sourcing partner, Elchemy tests every shipment for assay, water content, non-volatile residue and acidity before dispatch, with a Certificate of Analysis travelling alongside each order.

Iso Propyl Alcohol Price & Manufacturers of isopropyl alcohol: Bulk Pricing Guide

If you are comparing manufacturers of isopropyl alcohol for bulk procurement, Elchemy provides quotes based on your exact requirements. Share your volume, grade, destination and packaging on the quote form and our team reverts with a detailed offer within 24 to 48 hours. Pricing is quoted rather than published because the cost is driven by the price of propylene feedstock and the petrochemical cycle (with demand spikes during health emergencies), not a fixed list. This is why a live quote from an isopropyl alcohol supplier is always more accurate than any headline figure. Beyond that, several factors shape the final isopropyl alcohol price: grade, committed volume, origin country, packaging format, freight, Incoterm (FOB, CIF or DDP) and import duty (HTS 2905.12 for US-bound shipments). For an approximate read on where the market sits, procurement teams often reference propylene and solvent-alcohol price indices. Trade publications also report the isopropyl alcohol price per kg as a unit-level benchmark, useful for spotting short-term regional shifts. At bulk procurement scale, the isopropyl alcohol price per ton (or per MT) is the most relevant commercial unit, since contracts are negotiated at that level. For an exact rate, none of these replaces a direct quote. Your final price depends on contract structure, destination, volume and timing — so a quote from our team is always the most accurate number for your procurement.

Packaging & Logistics for Bulk Iso Propyl Alcohol

Iso Propyl Alcohol ships in standard export packaging — bags, drums, IBCs or bulk as the material requires — with both metric and imperial weights, supplied to your specification. A typical 20' container holds a full commercial load depending on packaging. For US, UK and UAE buyers, Elchemy arranges compliant freight and customs documentation, offering EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP terms. Transit times and stock position are confirmed at quotation, and samples are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours. Store per the conditions on the TDS. As a global isopropyl alcohol distributor, Elchemy ships to 40+ countries with the documentation each destination market requires.

Why Choose Elchemy as a Trusted Iso Propyl Alcohol Supplier

Elchemy makes sourcing Iso Propyl Alcohol straightforward for industrial buyers. Every order ships with a Certificate of Analysis, TDS and GHS-aligned SDS as standard, across the grades listed above. Because we source across multiple origins, we quote the best landed cost for your destination rather than a single isopropyl alcohol manufacturer's list price. Partner plants operate to recognised quality standards (ISO 9001, plus food/pharma certifications where relevant), with Halal and Kosher documentation on request. From the USA and UK to the UAE and beyond, Elchemy serves as a single isopropyl alcohol supplier, manufacturer and distributor relationship — with samples before bulk and pricing tailored to your volume and contract terms.

Safety & Handling

Classified under GHS as Flammable Liquid Category 2 (H225), Eye Irritant Category 2 (H319), STOT SE 3 (H336). DOT/UN: UN1219, Class 3 Flammable Liquid, Packing Group II. Isopropyl alcohol is highly flammable, the primary hazard — with a low flash point (12 °C) and vapour that forms explosive mixtures, so it must be kept from heat, sparks and flame with bonded/grounded transfer. Vapour causes eye, nose and throat irritation and, at high concentration, dizziness, headache and CNS depression. It is toxic if swallowed in quantity (roughly twice as toxic as ethanol) and defeats the skin on repeated contact. Use in ventilated areas with eye/skin protection, and store in a flammable-goods area. On skin as a disinfectant at 70% it is well tolerated. The full 16-section GHS-aligned SDS is available alongside every Iso Propyl Alcohol order.