Ethanol Absolute 99% min (Duty Paid) – 250 ml (UN Approved)

Ethanol Absolute (minimum 99% purity, duty paid) is supplied in a 250 ml UN‑approved container for use in educational science laboratories. Also known as Ethyl Alcohol, Anhydrous Ethanol, or Spirits of Wine, this product contains very low water content, making it suitable for experiments where moisture must be minimised.

Identified by CAS Number: 64‑17‑5 and UN Number: 1170, ethanol absolute is a highly flammable liquid and must be handled in accordance with appropriate laboratory safety procedures and COSHH risk assessments. This product is supplied duty paid, meaning it is compliant for legitimate laboratory and educational use.

Please note: this chemical is supplied exclusively to educational establishments. Customers must be logged in with an approved school or institutional account for the Add To Basket button to appear. Orders are shipped only to school addresses. Due to courier regulations, chemical products cannot be returned; this does not affect statutory rights.

Key Features

• Ethanol Absolute (minimum 99% purity)
• Also known as Ethyl Alcohol / Anhydrous Ethanol
• 250 ml UN‑approved container
• Duty paid – suitable for educational laboratory use
• CAS No: 64‑17‑5
• UN No: 1170
• Low water content for moisture‑sensitive experiments
• Clearly labelled for safe storage and handling
• Supplied only to schools and educational establishments

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Ethanol Absolute is best suited to GCSE and A‑Level chemistry lessons, particularly where organic solvents, dehydration reactions, or comparative solvent properties are studied. All use should be teacher‑led and carried out in a well‑ventilated laboratory or fume cupboard.

• Using a dry organic solvent in chemical reactions
• Comparing absolute and aqueous ethanol
• Studying physical properties such as volatility and miscibility
• Supporting lessons on fermentation, purification, and distillation
• Reinforcing correct handling of flammable laboratory liquids

Carefully packaged and supplied specifically for education, Ethanol Absolute 99% (Duty Paid) 250 ml is a reliable and curriculum‑relevant solvent that supports high‑quality organic chemistry teaching while reinforcing best practice in laboratory safety and regulatory compliance.