Recycling Ethanol
Ethanol is widely used as a solvent, dehydrant and a cleaning fluid
It is commonly contaminated with water, grease and oil.
Name: Ethanol
Formula: C2H60
Boiling Point (Pure Ethanol): 78.2 °C Boiling Point
Azeotrope with water 96% Ethanol 4% Water: 78.2°C Boiling Point
The 9600-90 is a good choice for recycling Ethanol waste.
Key features are:
- All glass and Teflon contact surfaces.
- High efficiency distillation. Get back Laboratory grade Ethanol
- Completely automatic. Push start and walk away.
- Safe! CE marked ETL listed
Recycling Program: 9600-90 Spinning Band Distillation System
| Waste Composition | Ethanol 64% Water 36% |
| Ethanol Fraction | 80.0 – 81.0 °C |
| Reflux Ratio | 5:1 |
| Typical Distillation Rate | 0.8 liters per hour |
| Typical Recovery | 70% Recovered |
| Typical Purity | Azeotropic Mixture 96% Ethanol 4% Water |
