Denatured Alcohol in bulk — BP, EP, USP, and JP compliant, for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Sasma supplies Denatured Alcohol in bulk to cosmetic manufacturers, pharmaceutical producers, and industrial buyers worldwide. Produced by adding approved denaturants — such as Bitrex, DEP, or MEK — to high-purity Ethanol, Denatured Alcohol is rendered unfit for human consumption while retaining its neutral odour and solvent properties. This allows buyers to benefit from reduced excise duties without compromising product performance.
Contact our sales team for current availability, denaturant options, and pricing. Full technical specifications are available to download below.
Technical Specifications
Ethyl alcohol 96% vol. (192 proof)
Denatured with IPA/MEK/BITREX
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Alcohol content at 20°C (%vol) 95.1 - 96.9
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Density at 20°C (kg/liter) 0.811 - 0.804
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Water content (%m/m) 7.6 - 4.8
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Appearance Colorless, clear
Additional Information
Applications
Denatured Alcohol is used across the following industries and applications:
- Cosmetics & personal care — a cost-effective, excise-exempt solvent and carrier for perfumes, skin care, and personal care formulations
- Pharmaceutical production — a solvent, cleaning agent, and disinfectant for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
- Laboratory use — a solvent and cleaning agent for laboratory applications and specimen preservation
- Electronics & industrial cleaning — a cleaning agent and disinfectant for electronic components and industrial surfaces
Contact our sales team to discuss your specific application, denaturant requirements, and required specification.
Packaging Options
Sasma supplies bulk alcohol and spirits in 25,000-litre ISO containers, 1,000-litre IBCs, and HDPE drums. Drum shipments require a minimum of 80 drums per container, depending on the product. Stock can be shipped direct from distillery or from our warehouses in Europe and the USA, supporting efficient delivery to your location.
All formats comply with international transport and safe handling requirements. Contact our sales team to confirm the right packaging format for your product and destination.
Why Choose Sasma?
Sasma BV is one of the world’s largest independently owned bulk alcohol and spirits suppliers. Since 2002, we have supplied brand owners, bottlers, and private label producers in over 70 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We are certified to FSSC 22000 — one of the highest internationally recognised food safety management standards — ensuring traceability and compliance across our supply chain.
Our sales, logistics, and operations teams support every order from first inquiry through to final delivery. Contact us by phone or email, or submit an inquiry using the form linked below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denatured Alcohol?
Denatured Alcohol is ethanol to which approved denaturants — such as Bitrex, DEP, or MEK — have been added, rendering it unfit for human consumption. This declassifies it as potable alcohol, allowing buyers to benefit from reduced excise duties. The alcohol retains its neutral odour and solvent properties, and denaturation can enhance its effectiveness as a solvent in certain applications.
What denaturants does Sasma use?
Sasma can supply Denatured Alcohol using a range of approved denaturants including Bitrex, DEP, and MEK, depending on your application and local regulatory requirements. Contact our sales team to confirm the right denaturant for your market and intended use.
What pharmacopeia standards does Sasma's Denatured Alcohol comply with?
Our Denatured Alcohol complies with British Pharmacopeia (BP), European Pharmacopeia (EP), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), and Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) standards. Contact our sales team to confirm current certification status and to request supporting documentation.
Why is Denatured Alcohol used in the cosmetics industry?
Denatured Alcohol is widely used in the cosmetics and fragrance industry to avoid excise duties associated with beverage alcohol. By adding approved denaturants, the alcohol becomes unfit for human consumption while maintaining the neutral odour and functional properties required for cosmetic formulations. Contact our sales team to discuss denaturant options suitable for your market and product.
Where can I find technical specifications?
Full technical specifications and Certificates of Analysis are available to download on this page. Contact our sales team if you require additional documentation.
Can Sasma supply to our market?
We supply to customers in over 70 countries. Contact us to confirm delivery to your location and to discuss any market-specific import requirements.