Denaturants
Denaturants are additives blended into ethanol to render it unfit for human consumption, allowing duty-exempt use in industrial and technical applications. We supply a full range of approved denaturants including methanol, MEK, IPA, bitrex (denatonium benzoate), diethyl phthalate and others, compliant with EU and UK HMRC regulations.
Full range of EU & UK HMRC approved denaturants
Duty-exempt alcohol support
Custom denaturing ratios available
Technical compliance support included
Storage
Varies by denaturant. Generally store in cool, ventilated area away from ignition sources.
Shelf Life
24–36 months depending on type
Available Grades
Methanol (MeOH)
≥ 99.85%Most common denaturant for bulk industrial alcohol
MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)
≥ 99.5%Used where methanol prohibition applies
Denatonium Benzoate (Bitrex)
≥ 99%Bitterant used at very low concentrations
Diethyl Phthalate (DEP)
≥ 99.5%Used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical denature formulas
IPA as Denaturant
≥ 99%Used in food-contact and cosmetic denatured alcohol
Technical Specifications
| Approved Denaturant Types | Methanol, MEK, IPA, Bitrex, DEP, Isopropyl myristate |
| Typical Addition Rate | 1–5% v/v depending on type and regulation |
| Regulatory Framework | EU Reg. 3199/93, UK HMRC Notice 473 |
Applications
Industrial alcohol denaturingTechnical ethanol productionDuty-exempt alcohol formulationsCosmetic alcohol (SD Alcohol)Cleaning product manufacturing
Industries Served
ChemicalsCosmeticsIndustrial
Packaging Options
- 205 L drum
- IBC (1,000 L)
- 25 L container
Certifications
EU Reg. 3199/93 compliantUK HMRC approved
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