# Isopropanol: Regulation

Biocide rules, sanitiser specs and Indian trade cases

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/regulation/

What this tab covers How it is regulated and what could disrupt supply: hazard classification, rules in the EU, US and India, anti-dumping duties and other trade measures, and supply-risk notes.

#### Hazards

| Classification | UN number | Key risks |
|---|---|---|
| Flammable liquid cat 2; eye irritation cat 2; STOT SE 3 (drowsiness) | UN1219 | Flammable vapour; intoxicating if swallowed; VOC emissions. |

#### Main rules

| Where | Rule | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| **EU** | REACH; Biocidal Products Regulation for disinfectant use | IPA approved as a biocide active substance (indicative). |
| **US** | FDA monograph for hand sanitisers; VOC limits in coatings | Quality specs for pharma and sanitiser grade. |
| **Global** | SEMI standards for electronic-grade chemicals | Defines ppb impurity limits. |

#### India

| Rule | Effect |
|---|---|
| **DGTR anti-dumping duty on IPA from China ($82-217/t, recommended Aug 2024)** | Raises import parity for Chinese material (fibre2fashion 2024). |
| **DGTR investigation on IPA from EU, Korea, Taiwan, US (initiated Sep 2026)** | Could extend duties to other origins (Global Trade Alert 2026). |
| **Petroleum Rules 2002 / PESO licensing for flammable liquid storage** | Licensed storage. |

#### Trade measures

- India anti-dumping duty on Chinese IPA
- India investigation on EU, Korea, Taiwan, US IPA (2026)

#### Supply risk

Supply is diversified; India's domestic supply depends on two plants. Electronic-grade supply is more concentrated (Japan, Taiwan, Korea). Not on critical lists.

## Other sections

- [Summary](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/index.md)
- [Overview](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/overview/index.md)
- [Correlation](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/correlation/index.md)
- [Production route](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/routes/index.md)
- [Production](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/production/index.md)
- [Feedstocks](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/feedstocks/index.md)
- [Cycles](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/cycles/index.md)
- [Trading](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/trading/index.md)
- [Movement](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/movement/index.md)
- [Characteristics](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/characteristics/index.md)
- [Emissions](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/emissions/index.md)
- [Relationships](https://www.materialinsights.org/chemicals/isopropanol/links/index.md)