Is Your Ethanol Purchase SARS-Approved?
Summary: Did you know that purchasing or storing pure undenatured ethanol without the correct SARS licence or bonded store could make your company non-compliant? Undenatured ethanol is a dutiable, excisable product and your failure to comply with SARS compliance requirements, you risk seizures, fines, and reputational damage. The smarter option for many cosmetics, pharma, and manufacturing companies is…
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Use Case: Pure vs Fully Denatured Ethanol Procurement in South Africa
The Scenario A South African manufacturer procures 99–100% pure ethanol (undenatured ethyl alcohol) rather than fully denatured ethanol for use as a solvent or processing input in products such as: While the business assumes it is purchasing a standard raw material, pure alcohol in South Africa (SA) is treated as excisable “drinking alcohol” unless the…
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Uses for 98E2 In The Pharmaceutical Industry
Summary: In South Africa’s pharmaceutical sector ethanol plays a vital role in the processes that keep manufacturing lines clean, compliant, and consistent. With a high-purity fully denatured blend of 98%Ethanol +2%Ethyl Acetate, you can remain SARS-excise duty compliant while maintaining excellent solvency power for sanitising, cleaning and extraction. N.B: 98E2 like all denatured ethanol blends,…
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Denatured Ethanol: The smarter choice for industries in South Africa
Ethanol is an essential raw material for many industries across South Africa. It’s a key solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fragrances, inks, coatings, and countless other industrial products. So when it comes to choosing the right type of ethanol, the smartest option for most non-beverage applications is a no-brainer: choose denatured ethanol. Unlike…
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Ethanol vs Methanol: Key Differences for Industrial Applications
In industrial chemistry, the choice between ethanol vs methanol is far from trivial. Both are simple alcohols used across numerous sectors, yet their properties, production methods, and applications differ significantly. The distinction between the two alcohols is especially important in South Africa since according to Grand View Research, the methanol market alone is projected to…
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Why More Lodges and B&Bs Are Switching to Bioethanol Fireplaces
As winter settles in across South Africa, the hospitality industry begins its seasonal shift. You’re probably dusting off firewood stacks, checking heaters, and preparing cozy spaces to welcome guests seeking warmth, relaxation, and a touch of luxury. In recent years, however, there’s been a notable change in how accommodation providers keep their spaces warm and…
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