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Denaturants are essential additives in the ethanol industry. By incorporating specific chemicals into ethanol for industrial use, denaturants impart unpleasant tastes, odours, or toxic properties, transforming it into "denatured ethanol." This ensures compliance with regulations, helps prevent misuse or accidental ingestion, and lets you avoid high tax payments put on by governments for food-grade alcohol.

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Denaturants

Common denaturing agents include methanol, isopropyl alcohol, denatonium benzoate, and methyl ethyl ketone, each chosen for their effectiveness and availability. At Nedstar, we offer ethanol that can be denatured with the following chemicals:

IPA

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is a colourless, flammable compound with a sharp odour. It is widely used as a solvent and cleaning agent and is commonly applied in hand sanitisers, disinfectants, and industrial cleaning products.

 

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DEP

Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is a colourless, nearly odourless liquid with a distinctly bitter taste. It is often used as a denaturant in ethanol, particularly in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.

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MEK

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is a colourless liquid with a sharp, sweet odour similar to acetone. It is an effective solvent and a widely recognised denaturant for ethanol in industrial and chemical processes.

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TBA

Tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) is a simple tertiary alcohol with strong solvent properties. It is used as a denaturant for ethanol and also finds applications in paints, coatings, and cosmetics.

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Bitrex

Bitrex is the most bitter chemical compound known, detectable at extremely low concentrations. It is commonly added to ethanol to prevent accidental ingestion and is widely accepted in industrial and consumer applications.

 

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TSDA

TSDA refers to denatured alcohol formulations approved for particular industries or applications. Each blend is designed to meet regulatory requirements while fitting the needs of specific trades.

 

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ETAC

Ethyl acetate (ETAC) is a colourless liquid with a sweet, fruity aroma. It is often used to denature ethanol for cosmetics, cleaning products, and pharmaceutical applications.

 

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Nedstar packaging options

Exporting ethanol to countries worldwide from over 75 international suppliers requires the appropriate packaging. To make sure that your product arrives safely to its destination, Nedstar has a number of packaging options, suitable for any industry or amount of ethanol.

1.000 litres
IBC tote

IBC Nedstar

Mid-sized shipments; our stackable IBC totes are widely used by companies across Europe, the US, and Asia for their efficiency and reliability.

25.000 litres
ISO container

ISO tank Nedstar

Our ISO tanks support intermodal transport by sea, rail, and road. They are ideal for companies sourcing in medium to large volumes.

35.000 litres
Tanktruck

Tank truck Nedstar

Our tank trucks are widely used across Europe to deliver bulk ethanol by road. They’re a practical option for regional transport and quick distribution.

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