 
Grain alcohol is a form of pure alcohol which has been produced by fermenting and distilling grain. It is also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol. In addition to being used in the production of alcoholic beverages, grain alcohol is also used as a solvent and in a variety of other industrial applications. Because grain alcohol is extremely potent, it should not be consumed straight, and people should never consume other alcohols such as methyl alcohol, because these substances are very toxic.
Grain Alcohol is a clear liquid, with no colour, no smell, and no taste. It has a very harsh, burning after taste, that makes most people cough.
It is usually produced in a continuous still method, as that's the cheapest way to produce it. Distillation alone, however, can only produce alcohol up to 96% pure. Even if you could make 100 proof alcohol through distillation.
| Specifications for Grain Neutral Spirit (for beverage use)
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| A. |
Definition:. |
Obtained by the distillation and rectification of the product of the fermentation of a grain mash. |
| Appearance: |
10 - 15 % |
A clear, colorless liquid. |
| Odor and taste: |
10 - 12 % |
Having no extraneous odor or taste, other than a trace odor or taste indicative of the raw material. |
| Requirements: |
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Sr. No. |
Characteristic |
Specification |
1 |
Alcohol content, percent by volume, minimum |
95-96 |
2 |
Acids, as ethyl acetate in mg/litre, maximum |
15 (15 p.p.m) |
3 |
Aldehydes, as acetaldehyde in mg/litre, maximum |
3 (3 p.p.m.) |
4 |
Higher alcohols, in mg/litre, maximum |
25 (25 p.p.m) |
5 |
Esters, as ethyl acetate, in mg/litre, maximum |
16 (16 p.p.m.) |
6 |
Methanol, in mg/litre, maximum |
160 (160 p.p.m.) |
7 |
Diacetyl, in mg/litre, maximum |
0.3 (0.3 p.p.m.) |
8 |
Furfural presence |
Negative |
9 |
Miscibility with water |
Total |
10 |
Permanganate time, in minutes, minimum |
20 |
11 |
Benzene presence |
Not detected |
12 |
Color, measured on platinum/cobalt scale, (Hazen units), maximum |
10 |
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The chemical formula is C2H5OH.
| Packing |
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HDPE Barrels of 245 liters |
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26000 liters ISO Tank |
| Shipment Size |
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25MT per Container and bulk carrier |
| Minimum Order |
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19600 liters for HDPE Barrels or 26000 liters for ISO tank |
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