Alcohol, Usp

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Alcohol USP refers to ethyl alcohol (ethanol) that meets the stringent purity and quality standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). This designation ensures the alcohol is suitable for use in pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and medical applications. To be classified as USP-grade, the alcohol must contain between 94.9% and 96.0% ethanol by volume at 15.56°C, with the remainder being water. This high level of purity is essential for applications where safety and consistency are critical, such as in the formulation of medications, sanitizers, and disinfectants. Unlike industrial or technical-grade alcohols, USP-grade alcohol is free from harmful contaminants and toxic denaturants, making it safe for human use in specified applications. Its production undergoes rigorous quality control testing to ensure compliance with USP standards, thereby providing assurance of its suitability for sensitive uses.