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Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA)

  • Alcohol solvents
  • CAS 67-63-0

Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA) (CAS 67-63-0) appears in 5 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Flammable liquid (H225). Eye irritant (H319). Causes drowsiness or dizziness (H336) on prolonged inhalation. Typical car-care exposure is short and modest with normal ventilation.

Propan-2-ol is the IUPAC name for isopropanol (IPA). The two slugs refer to the same compound; this file exists because some SDS sheets use the IUPAC name directly. See isopropanol.md for the common-name entry.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
yes
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
4/5
Purpose: Polar alcohol solvent (same chemical as isopropanol); used as a carrier in aerosols, glass cleaners, and panel prep

Common questions about Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA)

What is Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA) used for in car care?
Polar alcohol solvent (same chemical as isopropanol); used as a carrier in aerosols, glass cleaners, and panel prep
Is Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA) a VOC?
Yes. Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA) is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA) on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA) biodegradable?
Yes. Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol, IPA) has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

5 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.