The Cassava ethyl alcohol produced by CassavaTech is an essential and value-adding raw material for the production of alcoholic beverages due to its high-quality and purity. The neutral ethyl alcohol is a high-quality alcohol with a clear colourless liquid with neutral flavour and aroma and alcohol content of 96% vol. min. It is designed to meet all the requirements stated in Annex 1 of the Regulation 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks. Our ethanol undergoes continuous distillation. To reach the quality that is highly attractive for the European and Nigerian leading alcoholic beverage brands due to its excellent organoleptic properties.
Parameters |
Values |
Appearance |
Clear, colourless (with a characteristic odour and burning taste). |
Purity (% v/v) |
99.5% min. |
Flammability |
Highly flammable and volatile. |
Miscibility |
Mixes with water and dissolves fats and other organic substances. |
Flammable |
An easily ignite, requiring storage in containers away from fire. |
Irritant |
Can cause skin and eye irritation upon contact. |
Systematic Toxicity |
In improper use, it causes systemic toxicity, including metabolic acidosis and hypotension, etc. |
High-quality neutral ethanol is a highly pure, clear, and odourless alcohol used across food, beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, serving as a key ingredient in spirits, a solvent in cosmetics, a base for medications, and a sanitizing agent, as well as for various technical applications like paints and industrial cleaning products. Its neutral, flavourless profile makes it an ideal carrier for flavours, perfumes, and active ingredients, while its high purity ensures safety and efficacy in sensitive applications.
Industry |
Type of Use |
Area of Use |
Food & Beverage Industry |
Spirit |
Used as the main ingredient for premium spirits like vodka, gin and |
Food Industry |
Acts as a processing aid and solvent for colorants and flavours in |
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Cosmetic Industry |
Fragrances and Perfumes |
Serves as a carrier for perfumed essences and flavours, allowing for |
Products |
Used in hairspray, lotions, and other toiletries as a solvent and |
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Pharmaceutical Industry |
Active Ingredient Carrier |
Functions as a base for ointments, tinctures, and sprays, delivering |
Disinfectants and Antiseptics |
Its disinfecting properties make it essential for hand sanitizers, |
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Preventing Preservative |
Prevents microbial growth and ingredient degradation, extending |
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Manufactruing Industry |
Antifreeze |
Functions as a quick antifreeze, particularly in industrial and |
Solvent |
Widely used as a solvent in the manufacturing of paints, varnishes, |
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Cleaning Agents |
Effective in industrial and household cleaning products, including |
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Biocides |
Used in the formulation of various biocidal products to destroy or |
Ethanol is generally subject to excise duty and its shipments are strictly controlled by the relevant authorities. The amount of the excise duty depends on each European importer's country. European customer must be licensed to receive ethanol with deferred duty payment and can be exempt from excise duty if the denaturant is approved by the relevant authorities.