99% Isopropyl Alcohol ... where to buy?

boarder981 · 09-14-2005, 01:10 PM

Where do you buy this stuff? If I remember correctly, I have only seen 70% at drugstores (CVS, Walgreens) ... though maybe I just wasn't looking hard enough.

PCBruiser · 09-14-2005, 01:13 PM

All drug stores have it - if it is not out, just ask the pharmicist for it. They may have it behind the counter, need to order it, or can sell you a small bottle from their larger supply.

I just bought a 16 oz. bottle at my local pharmacy for about $1.50. BTW, it is not a prescription item.

boarder981 · 09-14-2005, 01:26 PM

Thanks!

Last time I bought rubbing alcohol it wasn't for computer purposes, and that was a while ago (it seems to last forever if you just use it for cuts and such). I wasn't looking for the 99% stuff, and that's probably why I didn't see it

boarder981 · 09-14-2005, 07:24 PM

I checked CVS and they didn't have 99% ... asked the guys at the pharmacy and he said he's never seen it there. I'm guessing this would mean most other 'popular' drug stores won't have it either.

I wonder where I can get this stuff? :confuse2:

Cogar · 09-14-2005, 07:50 PM

FWIW, I could not find 99% isopropanol at any of my local stores either. I asked at the pharmacy (and my wife did at other stores) and they looked at me like I had two heads. (I don't, by the way.

) If you are looking for something to clean a processor or HSF, 90% (or whatever the number is exactly, I cannot recall) should do the trick. I have used it and it seems to be OK.

boarder981 · 09-14-2005, 08:21 PM

I did see 91% at CVS, but I passed it up ... darn I should have bought a bottle

Oh well, hopefully I will install the AS5 on my A64 3000+ Venice correctly the first time, so I don't have to redo it =P

dddibley · 09-14-2005, 10:40 PM

We had a large bottle at work for cleaning signs but nobody knows where it came from. Last purchase came in as 50%.. even worse than the drug store variety.

Should have snagged some while I had the chance

dd

epicbard · 09-14-2005, 10:42 PM

i get mine from my local supermarket drug store... if you dont see it just ask they will tell you where to get it... or they must have it behind the counter

Jorrell · 09-14-2005, 11:28 PM

I believe Meijer's has it. IF you live in the midwest/great lakes area.

ceo21mil · 09-15-2005, 12:18 AM

I use and recommend Techspray Isopropyl Alcohol. It is 99.8+% pure, anhydrous isopropanol. The full product line is available at techspray .

You can purchase from contacteast .

Note that there is a hazardous shipping surcharge for most orders.

(It seems that I am unable to post a link, but if you Google the underlined words you will quickly find the intended site.)

Butcher · 09-15-2005, 12:32 AM

Why not try the stuff Artic Silver offers, though it is a bit expensive? I have it and it works great! Two stages: first removes the big stuff and second makes the surface almost shine. Now my fingers remain clean. The bottles should last beyond my death.
Bad factor is a strong odor.
b

Eldonko · 09-15-2005, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cogar

FWIW, I could not find 99% isopropanol at any of my local stores either. I asked at the pharmacy (and my wife did at other stores) and they looked at me like I had two heads. (I don't, by the way.

) If you are looking for something to clean a processor or HSF, 90% (or whatever the number is exactly, I cannot recall) should do the trick. I have used it and it seems to be OK.

But the 91% stuff doesn't burn your hands as bad as the 99%!

Almighty1 · 09-24-2005, 07:15 PM

Safeway has it here. The 99% ones. It's in the pharmacy section of the store on the shelves.

nmcfarling · 09-17-2009, 11:34 AM

I have it in 950ml (a quart sized carboy full). No haz Mat shipping on this quantity, regular Fed Ex is 6-10 $$ depending on the location. Email me for an exact quote with your address and zip code because the moderators will not let me post a URL because I am one of those dreaded Newbies. Find it at nebraskabiopro dot com.

Just found the forum BTW. First post

Norman

PeterT · 09-17-2009, 07:35 PM

09-14-2005, 01:10 PM	#1
boarder981 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 244	99% Isopropyl Alcohol ... where to buy? Where do you buy this stuff? If I remember correctly, I have only seen 70% at drugstores (CVS, Walgreens) ... though maybe I just wasn't looking hard enough.
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09-14-2005, 01:13 PM	#2
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	All drug stores have it - if it is not out, just ask the pharmicist for it. They may have it behind the counter, need to order it, or can sell you a small bottle from their larger supply. I just bought a 16 oz. bottle at my local pharmacy for about $1.50. BTW, it is not a prescription item.
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09-14-2005, 01:26 PM	#3
boarder981 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 244	Thanks! Last time I bought rubbing alcohol it wasn't for computer purposes, and that was a while ago (it seems to last forever if you just use it for cuts and such). I wasn't looking for the 99% stuff, and that's probably why I didn't see it
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09-14-2005, 07:24 PM	#4
boarder981 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 244	I checked CVS and they didn't have 99% ... asked the guys at the pharmacy and he said he's never seen it there. I'm guessing this would mean most other 'popular' drug stores won't have it either. I wonder where I can get this stuff? :confuse2:
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09-14-2005, 07:50 PM	#5
Cogar Level 16, lawful good Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: It varies, but usually within 100 yards of a keyboard. Posts: 7,284	FWIW, I could not find 99% isopropanol at any of my local stores either. I asked at the pharmacy (and my wife did at other stores) and they looked at me like I had two heads. (I don't, by the way. ) If you are looking for something to clean a processor or HSF, 90% (or whatever the number is exactly, I cannot recall) should do the trick. I have used it and it seems to be OK.
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09-14-2005, 08:21 PM	#6
boarder981 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 244	I did see 91% at CVS, but I passed it up ... darn I should have bought a bottle Oh well, hopefully I will install the AS5 on my A64 3000+ Venice correctly the first time, so I don't have to redo it =P
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09-14-2005, 10:40 PM	#7
dddibley Time well wasted Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,276	We had a large bottle at work for cleaning signs but nobody knows where it came from. Last purchase came in as 50%.. even worse than the drug store variety. Should have snagged some while I had the chance dd
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09-14-2005, 10:42 PM	#8
epicbard mmm... bacon bits Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Treehouse Posts: 4,266	i get mine from my local supermarket drug store... if you dont see it just ask they will tell you where to get it... or they must have it behind the counter __________________
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09-14-2005, 11:28 PM	#9
Jorrell .... Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 715	I believe Meijer's has it. IF you live in the midwest/great lakes area. __________________
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09-15-2005, 12:18 AM	#10
ceo21mil Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 9	I use and recommend Techspray Isopropyl Alcohol. It is 99.8+% pure, anhydrous isopropanol. The full product line is available at techspray . You can purchase from contacteast . Note that there is a hazardous shipping surcharge for most orders. (It seems that I am unable to post a link, but if you Google the underlined words you will quickly find the intended site.)
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09-15-2005, 12:32 AM	#11
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09-24-2005, 07:15 PM	#13
Almighty1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Francisco, California USA Posts: 241	Safeway has it here. The 99% ones. It's in the pharmacy section of the store on the shelves. __________________ Cheers,
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09-17-2009, 11:34 AM	#14
nmcfarling Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Re: 99% Isopropyl Alcohol ... where to buy? I have it in 950ml (a quart sized carboy full). No haz Mat shipping on this quantity, regular Fed Ex is 6-10 $$ depending on the location. Email me for an exact quote with your address and zip code because the moderators will not let me post a URL because I am one of those dreaded Newbies. Find it at nebraskabiopro dot com. Just found the forum BTW. First post Norman
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09-17-2009, 07:35 PM	#15
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