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EXTRA NEUTRAL ALCOHOL - GRAIN

Grain alcohol is a form of pure alcohol which has been produced by fermenting and distilling grain. 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)
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:
    
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


Packing : HDPE Barrels of 250 litres & 24000 litres ISO Tank
Minimum Order : 20000 litres for HDPE Barrels & 24000 litres for ISO tank