Reagent Alcohol, Denatured

Denatured ethanol, commonly referred to as reagent alcohol (RGA), is a high-purity solvent formulated using SDA formulas (specially denatured alcohol) to make ethanol suitable for laboratory and industrial use without beverage restrictions. By combining ethanol with controlled amounts of denaturants such as methanol and isopropyl alcohol, reagent alcohol delivers strong performance while remaining cost-effective and compliant for general lab applications. Reagent alcohol is typically derived from SDA-3A formulations, consisting primarily of ethanol with small percentages of methanol and IPA. As a specially denatured alcohol, it offers one of the lowest levels of denaturants among general-use formulas and is free from additives like MIBK or ethyl acetate, making it one of the cleanest denatured ethanol options available for laboratory workflows. Because of its balance between purity and cost, denatured ethanol (reagent alcohol) is widely used in hospitals, universities, research labs, and industrial settings for cleaning, disinfection, and general solvent applications. In certain grades, it can also support UV and LC workflows, depending on formulation and supplier specifications.