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CAS67-63-0
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Structural formula
C₃H₈O
Remove isopropanol from the exhaust air
What is isopropanol?
Isopropanol, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is a colourless, volatile and flammable liquid. It belongs to the group of alcohols and is often used as a solvent in industry, as a disinfectant and as a cleaning and extraction agent. In chemistry, isopropanol plays an important role as a precursor for various chemical syntheses and is valued for its wide range of applications.
Origin
Isopropanol is mainly produced by the hydration of propylene in the chemical industry. It is used in numerous industrial processes, including the production of disinfectants, cosmetics, paints and varnishes and in the electronics industry as a cleaning agent.
Recognition
Isopropanol has a characteristic, slightly pungent odour and is a colourless liquid. It can irritate the eyes and skin and its vapours can cause dizziness and headaches. Due to its volatile nature, it is easily vaporised and forms flammable vapours.
Limit values
In Germany, the limit values for isopropanol are regulated by the Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (TA-Luft) and the Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL). The OEL for isopropanol is 200 ppm (parts per million) or 500 mg/m³. These limit values are intended to ensure that the concentrations in the workplace do not cause any damage to health.
Hazards
Health: Isopropanol can cause respiratory irritation, dizziness and headaches at high concentrations. If swallowed, there is a risk of poisoning, which can lead to nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness and, in severe cases, death. Prolonged exposure may cause liver and kidney damage. Environment: Isopropanol is biodegradable, but in high concentrations may pollute waters and endanger aquatic organisms. It can disturb the balance of ecosystems. Economic damage: Improper handling of isopropanol poses a risk of explosion and fire, which can lead to considerable material damage and loss of production. This entails high insurance costs and possible legal consequences.
The oxytec Purification Technology
For many organic pollutants, we offer energy-saving and clean technologies for neutralisation, which we combine in multi-stage plants. In order to achieve a reduction below the limit values, not only the dimensioning of the respective purification stage but also the sequence of the technologies is decisive, as they have different physical effects on the molecules. Below we present some of our purification modules.
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Alternative technologies
Other technologies such as conventional activated carbon filters and simple ventilation systems often have disadvantages such as high energy consumption, limited cleaning performance, large space requirements, long lead times and high investment costs.
Advantages of the oxytec solution
- Compact design: Small footprint compared to traditional systems.
- Low operating costs, therefore rapid amortisation
- Environmentally friendly: Minimal environmental impact thanks to innovative technologies
- Efficient isopropanol reduction: High efficiency thanks to high cleaning levels with minimal energy consumption.
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