Isopropyl Alcohol liquid 99% pure isopropyl alcohol (also known as IPA, isopropanol, rubbing alcohol or iso-propanol) for all-purpose cleaning and degreasing.
Excellent for removal of fluxes, light oils, polar soils, dirt, inks and oxides. Safe on plastics. Preparation of metal and composite surfaces prior to painting. Isopropyl Alcohol is a highly versatile solvent which has 1001 uses. Second only to water it is the most commonly used liquid for cleaning and is found in millions of products world wide. It is used in manufacturing acetone, glycerol and isopropyl acetate. A solvent for many oils, alkaloids, gums and resins, it also serves as a de-icing agent for liquid fuels. The chemical compound is used in extraction processes, as a dehydrating agent and as a laboratory reagent.
Modelling Applications
General cleaning and degreasing prior to painting.
Tool and brush cleaning.
Can be used to strip paint from models. Generally safe on plastic but always make sure to test in advance.
Can be used to thin alcohol based acrylic paints.
Health & Safety
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking
IPA is a highly flammable material, care must be taken when storing and using this material, please read the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for further information.
