Ethanol (C₂H₆O), also known as ethyl alcohol, is a clear, colourless, volatile liquid that is widely used across industrial, medical, and commercial sectors. It is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic drinks.

Ethanol is produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeast or through petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. It is commonly used as a solvent in paints and as a key ingredient in cleaning products. Ethanol is also widely used as a biofuel or fuel additive, particularly in blended fuels such as E10 and E85, helping to reduce emissions in the transport sector.

Ethanol can be found in a wide range of environments. In addition to breweries and distilleries, it is present in laboratories, healthcare settings, fuel storage facilities, chemical plants, manufacturing sites, and pharmaceutical production facilities.

Rockall Safety supplies these Dräger Detection Tubes (Ethanol 100/A) These tubes are typically used with a Drager Accuro hand pump to provide accurate, on-the-spot measurements during confined space entry.

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