Vegetable Ethanol for Fuels, Homecare and Cosmetics
Bioethanol from CREMER OLEO is a natural and sustainable product. It is also known as agricultural ethanol and is produced by fermenting biomass containing sugar, starch or cellulose or sources from plant waste products. The process produces a water-soluble, colorless alcohol that can be used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, technical applications or fuels.
We import our sustainable bioethanol in various grades through long-term partners and professional supply chains from Europe and overseas. In Europe, we have highly professional tank storage facilities and deliver at short notice. CREMER OLEO now also offers special fillings in IBC Containers. Please do not hesitate to contact us!
The Bioethanol Portfolio of CREMER OLEO:
- CremerETHANOL ENA 96
- CremerETHANOL ENA 99
- CremerETHANOL REN 96
- CremerETHANOL REN 99
- Bioethanol 90-94%
- Bio-Fuel
CREMER OLEO Standards:
Varieties:
- Fully Denatured, Undenatured, Denatured with 1% GERMAN MEK, Custom Denatured, Ph. Eur., GMO, Non GMO, USP, BP, REACH registered
Form:
- Liquid
Packaging:
- Barge
- IBC Containers
- Drums
Certifications:
- HACCP
- REDCert EU (Nabisy)
- ISO 9001
Denatured or undenatured?
As alcohol, bioethanol is subject to excise tax, and national authorities control all deliveries. Denaturing makes alcohol or ethanol undrinkable. Denatured alcohol can then be supplied under tax exemption, provided the national authorities accept the added product as a denaturant.
CREMER OLEO supplies denatured and undenatured ethanol. We are happy to undertake customer-specific and special denaturations for you, even at short notice and in larger quantities. Please contact us if you need individual denaturations, e.g. for cosmetics. We will always try to find the best solution for your specific requirement.
Biocide Approval
Industrial bioethanol from CREMER OLEO may be used as a biocide in the EU: We have been added to the Article 95 list by ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency.
Biocides are chemicals used to protect the health of people and to protect products, such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or preservatives. Biocidal products may only be marketed if the manufacturer or distributor has undergone a rigorous registration process and is listed on ECHA's Article 95 list. Follow the listing of CREMER OLEO as substance supplier for ethanol in the ECHA Article 95 List.
Uses of Bioethanol from CREMER OLEO
Biofuels
Ethanol is most commonly used in fuel production. Blending a proportion of bioethanol into conventional gasoline reduces its greenhouse gas emissions during combustion. In Europe, blends of 5 or 10 percent bioethanol by volume are common. The resulting fuel is known as E5 or E10. In other regions of the world, for example in South America, much higher blends are common, up to and including pure bioethanol operation of vehicles. No waste is generated in the production of fuel bioethanol: the residual materials left behind, known as DDGS, are used in animal feed.
In addition, ethanol can be used as a feedstock for the production of ETBE and, mixed with emulsifiers, as a fuel for modified diesel engines.
Industrial and technical Uses
In the technical environment, ethanol is used, for example, in the production of antifreeze and liquids for windshield wiper systems. As CREMER OLEO is listed on ECHA's Article 95 list, our bioethanol can be used as a biocide in the production of disinfectants.
In addition, ethanol is widely used in the production of paints, inks, varnishes and alkyd resins, as a heat transfer medium, in aerosols and also in the off-shore industry. We also supply bottlers of ethanol for ethanol fireplaces.
Household and Cleaning Products
When it comes to their clothes or household, more and more consumers want cleaning and care products with natural raw materials. In detergents and cleaning products, ethanol enhances the effect of other ingredients. In liquid or gel detergents, it serves as a preservative, inhibiting the spread of bacteria and fungi and thus increasing the shelf life of the product.
In addition to bioethanol, CREMER OLEO also offers many of its other raw materials for homecare brands on a vegetable or 2nd generation basis.
Nutrition
Ethanol can be used in many ways in food and beverages: as a flavor enhancer (aroma), raw material for vinegar production and as a base for various beverages and confectionery. Feel free to ask us about our food-grade bioethanol offer!
Cosmetics
As ethanol is harmless to health and the environment, colorless, skin-friendly and odorless, it is used as a carrier and natural solvent in cosmetics, personal care and household products.
In creams, ethanol is used as an evoporation substance. As it is odorless, it forms a good base for adding perfume and is used as a substance carrier in personal care and hair care products.
Pharmaceuticals
Ethanol is one of the most widely used ingredients in pharmaceuticals. It is a solvent and a chemical reactant in cough syrup, medicinal capsules and disinfectants. If you need pharmaceutical-grade bioethanol, feel free to contact us!
Physical and Chemical Properties of Bioethanol
Alternativ designations:
- Ethyl Alcohol
Molecular formula:
- C2H6O
CAS number:
- 64-17-5
Molar mass:
- 46,07 g·mol−1
Bioethanol Structural Formula
Aggregat state:
- Liquid
Color:
- Colorless
Smell:
- Characteristic
Density:
- 0,7893 g·cm−3 (20 °C)
Melting point:
- -114,5°C
Boiling point / decomposition temperature:
- > 35°C
Flash point:
- 15 – 20°C
Spontaneous ignition:
- 400°C / 752°F
Danger of explosion:
- The product does not present an explosive hazard; however, explosive vapor-air mixtures can form.
Solubility in / miscibility with water:
- Fully miscible with water
Production and Origin of Bioethanol
Bioethanol is produced in four stages:
- Milling of feedstocks
- Fermentation of the mass
- Distillation
- Adsorbation / Dehydration
If the biomass is coming from grains or cellulosic materials, five stages are used: An enzymatic process between the milling of feedstock and fermentation of the same is necessary.
Excise tax
Ethanol is subject to excise duty, national authorities strictly control all shipments. Within the EU and UK, excise tax rates vary between member states and can be a multiple of the retail price. We place a high priority on complying with the regulations of the EU member states in which we operate. Our ethanol can be delivered undenatured, without any additional products. In this case, you as the consignee must present a permit from your national authorities to receive ethyl alcohol under excise suspension. Denatured ethanol can be delivered under excise exemption, provided that the national authorities accept the added product as denaturant. We would like to point out once again that the individual EU member states each have their own regulations regarding the acceptance of ethanol. It depends on the local national legislation whether a special permit is required and under which conditions a recipient may receive ethyl alcohol. For more information, please read the general European excise regulations and check with your local excise authorities.