Denatured Ethanol for Dampening and Cleaning Presses

Denatured ethanol for dampening and cleaning presses is a technical-grade ethanol that has been made unsuitable for drinking by the addition of denaturants, and that is used in offset pressrooms for dampening work and for press cleaning.

Triwill Group supplies Ethanol Technical Grade through partners and distributors in the UAE and GCC, on a quote-led basis. Technical data sheets are available on request, with a technical and commercial study behind each recommendation.

Key Features

• Dampening and cleaning versatility: Suitable for offset dampening work and for press cleaning including blanket roller and press-part cleaning.
• Fast evaporation: Dries quickly after cleaning, so a press can change jobs or return to production without a long drying wait, improving press utilisation.
• Effective ink solvency: Dissolves conventional offset inks paper coating and residue effectively for everyday cleaning jobs without the need for a stronger.
• Technical-grade cost-effectiveness: A denatured, technical grade that is practical for high-volume, everyday pressroom use, where pure-grade purity is not required for the job.
• Offset pressroom standard: Widely used and well understood in commercial offset printing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is denatured ethanol?

Denatured ethanol is ethanol that has been made unsuitable for drinking by the addition of denaturants. Technical grade denatured ethanol is used in industry, including offset printing, for dampening and cleaning, where drinking-grade purity is not required and where denaturing makes the product suitable and cost-effective for industrial use.

What is ethanol technical grade used for in printing?

It is used for offset dampening work and for press cleaning, including blanket, roller and press-part cleaning, on sheetfed and web offset presses. Its fast evaporation and good ink solvency make it practical for everyday pressroom cleaning and dampening-related work.

How is technical grade different from pure grade ethanol?

Technical grade is a denatured grade suitable for dampening and cleaning where denaturants and a small amount of water do not affect performance. Pure grade offers higher purity, for ink dilution, formulation and cleaning where residue or impurity could affect the next job.

Is ethanol technical grade flammable?

Yes, ethanol is highly flammable. It should be stored and handled in accordance with its safety data sheet, in closed, appropriate containers, away from heat, sparks and open flames, in a well-ventilated area, with the personal protective equipment recommended on the safety data sheet.

Request a Quote: Contact Triwill Group for a bulk quote and technical data sheets for Ethanol Technical Grade in the UAE and GCC.