faq
What is ethanol?-
Ethanol, in normal every day language is called alcohol, it is a colourless, transparent liquid with a characteristic smell, which ensures during the fermentation of sugar from biomass . Form a chemical viewpoint ethanol consists of 2 carbon atoms, 5 water atoms and a hydroxyl group (C2H5OH). Ethanol can be mixed with many other organic solvents and can be mixed without limit with water. Many synonyms are used for ethanol such as: Spirits of wine, brandy, spirits and ethyl alcohol.
- What is bioalcohol/ bioethanol?
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The term bioethanol/bioalcohol is a frequently used synonym for various product and qualities. The multitude of names can lead to a false interpretation and mistakes can cause serious consequences. Therefore, it is important to precisely distinguish the exact application. The following relevant information must be observed:
Ethanol is produced from plant material such as cereals or molasses. The technical term in this case is agricultural alcohol. The quality, application and concentration of alcohol can not be derived from this designation.
Ethanol for use as a fuel additive in Bioformula85 (E85) or as an admixture for ETBE synthesis. In this case the name bioethanol is used. It is an alcohol obtained from plants, which is must and can only be used as a fuel.
Ethanol for lighting as a fuel in so-called decorative fireplaces. In this case BrüggemannAlcohol uses high purity alcohol of 96% quality that contains a specially approved denaturing agent for the final consumer.
Ethanol produced from plants coming from controlled biological cultivation. These qualities are only allowed to be sold by specialist companies having an environmental certification. The entire supply chain must comply with the auditor’s most stringent specifications including the cereal grower. BrüggemannAlcohol has been granted the necessary official approvals. In this experts call it environmental alcohol. - Where is ethanol used everywhere?
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- Spirits
- Foodstuffs
- Chemicals industry
- Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics
- Technical solvents
- As a fuel additive
- Disinfectants
- Fuels
- Denitrification
- What alcohol concentrations are there?
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Quality grades:
- 70% vol. pharmaceutical quality, drinking alcohol
- 94% vol. Fuel alcohol
- 96% vol. azeotropic ethanol: Drinking alcohol, technical grade alcohol
- 99.8% - 100% vol. Absolute ethanol: Pharmaceutical quality, bioethanol (fuel additive)
- What is denaturing?
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Denaturing of alcohol means that the ethanol is made unfit to drink or unpalatable. It is no longer enjoyable to drink once it has been treated. In this process substances are added which make it no longer fit for human consumption. The choice of denaturing agent depends upon the final application of the alcohol. The applicable spirits duty does not need to be paid when purchasing denatured alcohol – as long as the recipient of the goods fulfils the necessary requirements or has the relevant official licences.
- Which denaturing agents does BrüggemannAlcohol supply?
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- Acetone
- Bitrex
- Corrigal
- Cyclohexane
- Ethyl acetate & isopropyl acetate
- Isopropanol & tertiary butanol
- Camphor
- MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) methylation
- Bitrex
- MEK ultrahigh purity
- Petroleum ether
- Diethyl phthalate (CAS no. 84-66-2)
- Tertiary butanol / Bitrex
- Toluene, (methylbenzene)
- Other possible denaturing according to customer requirements
- Which denaturisations can be used without permission?
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Private users:
MEK / Bitrex
Commercial users:
MEK / Bitrex
MEK – German Custom’s Central Customs Office must be notified
Cyclohexane - German Custom’s Central Customs Office must be notified
Toluene - German Custom’s Central Customs Office must be notified
The use of all other denaturing agents requires a bill of sight. - How do I get a bill of sight?
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From your main customs office responsible, in the excise office or department.
The central customs office can, in accordance with the law, and after an examination issue an appropriate user permit.
- Which transport containers does BrüggemannAlcohol offer?
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- 5 litre canister (one-way/disposable)
- 20 litre tin can (one-way/disposable)
- 200 litre drum (one-way/disposable)
- 1000 litre IPC returnable container in plastic or stainless steel
- Tanker and tank wagons
Further information about the different types of transport containers.
- Where can I enquire about products?
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Here you can directly send us your product enquiry by completing our enquiry form. Of course, you can contact us by telephone. Benefit from the extensive knowledge of our qualified employees - talk to them personally. Here is your contact person .
General enquiries can be made here.