Alchemist Iso Alcohol Gallon

Alchemist Iso Alcohol Gallon is a 1-gallon (3.785 L) bottle of 99.9% technical-grade isopropyl alcohol manufactured by Ventana Plant Science. It is used in indoor grow rooms and greenhouses to clean resin off trim tools, sanitize benches and trays between cycles, and disinfect equipment to limit cross-contamination of pathogens. The high purity leaves minimal water residue and evaporates quickly on metal and glass.

Alchemist Iso Alcohol Gallon Specifications

The Alchemist 1-gallon IPA is a technical-grade solvent intended for grow-room sanitation and tool cleaning. The specifications below are pulled directly from the HTG Supply product listing (SKU ACC-ALC-IA100) and from Ventana Plant Science’s own product page for the equivalent Ventana-labeled 99.9% IPA. Because this product is a Class I flammable liquid, several spec rows below describe DOT shipping classification rather than physical product attributes — review those carefully if you are reselling, repackaging, or storing in volume.

Specification	Value
Product / SKU	Alchemist Iso Alcohol Gallon — ACC-ALC-IA100
Manufacturer	Ventana Plant Science (Alchemist product line)
Active ingredient	Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 99.9% — technical / lab-reagent grade
Volume	1 US gallon (3.785 L)
Shipping weight	12.5 lbs (approx. 5.7 kg)
Package dimensions	~12 × 6 × 6 in
Flash point	~53 °F (12 °C) — Class I flammable liquid
Boiling point	82.6 °C (180.7 °F)
DOT classification	UN1219, Hazard Class 3 (Flammable Liquid), Packing Group II
Shipping	Ground only (hazmat). No air shipping. Hazmat handling fee may apply.
Available sizes (full line)	Quart (32 oz), 1 gal, 5 gal, 55 gal

Why Choose Alchemist Iso Alcohol Gallon

This is a working-grade cleaning product, not a hero SKU. Growers reach for it because the 99.9% purity does a few specific things that drugstore 70% or 91% IPA does not, and because buying by the gallon is cheaper per ounce than restocking pint bottles every other week.

• 99.9% purity vs. drugstore 70% / 91%. Less than 0.1% water content means it evaporates faster, leaves no visible water residue on metal blades or glass, and doesn’t dilute itself when you wipe a wet resin-loaded surface.
• Gallon format. One gallon refills roughly 15–16 quart bottles or fills a 32 oz trim-tool soaking jar dozens of times. For a room running multiple harvests per year, the per-use cost is a fraction of small retail bottles.
• Technical-grade, single-ingredient solvent. No added denaturants, fragrances, or dyes that can stain trays, gum up scissor pivots, or leave residues on lamps and reflectors.
• Compatible with the surfaces it is used on. Non-corrosive to stainless steel blades, polypropylene trays, ABS plastic, and tempered glass at room temperature with brief contact. Use shorter dwell times on painted surfaces and rubber gaskets.
• Distributed under two labels at different price points. The same 1-gallon 99.9% IPA is sold by the manufacturer directly under the Ventana Plant Science label at $37.30 and under the Alchemist label through HTG Supply at $22.95. If your supplier mix accommodates it, the Alchemist label is the cheaper SKU for the same chemistry.

Best Uses for Alchemist Iso Alcohol Gallon

The product is positioned as a general-purpose grow-room solvent and sanitizer. The most common applications in commercial and hobby cultivation environments are:

• Trim-tool cleaning. Soak trimming scissors, pruning shears, and harvest blades in a small jar between cuts to dissolve sticky resin and sap. A 32 oz pour-off lasts a full trim session for one operator before the alcohol becomes too loaded to remain effective.
• Surface sanitation between cycles. Wipe down benches, trays, propagation domes, and reservoir lids with a saturated rag or sprayer before introducing a new round of plants. Pairs naturally with reservoir cleaning protocols using airtight storage containers for downstream curing once the grow room is reset.
• Equipment disinfection. Sanitize hand tools, propagation knives, scalpels for cloning, and EC/pH meter probes between plants to reduce pathogen and bacterial cross-contamination.
• Lamp, reflector, and lens cleaning. Streak-free on glass, so it is well suited for wiping down lamp envelopes, reflectors, and camera lenses on grow-room monitoring gear once the fixture is cool. Useful as part of a maintenance routine on hood-style fixtures like the Eye Hortilux 600W ceramic HPS lamp.
• Adhesive and label residue removal. Lifts label adhesive, marker, and oily residue from jars, lids, and tools used in post-harvest processing.

Alchemist Iso Alcohol Gallon vs Similar Products

There are two close substitutes growers tend to evaluate against this SKU: the Flex 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol 1-Gallon, also sold through HTG Supply, and the manufacturer-direct Ventana Plant Science 99.9% ISO 1-Gallon. All three are 99.9% technical-grade IPA in identical 1-gallon hazmat packaging.

The most relevant comparison is to the Ventana-labeled bottle, because it is chemically the same product from the same manufacturer. Ventana sells it directly at $37.30 per gallon; the Alchemist-labeled version at HTG Supply lists at $22.95. The price gap reflects label/distribution, not formula. If you are evaluating purely on chemistry, the two are interchangeable. The Flex IPA gallon is a separate brand at HTG but functionally identical in purity, packaging, and hazmat classification, and is usually priced in the same band as the Alchemist SKU.

Where the differences actually matter for a buyer: case quantity and availability. Ventana direct goes in and out of stock; the Alchemist 1gal at HTG Supply is sold both as a single jug and as a 4-pack case (separate SKU). For a room that consumes more than a gallon a month, the case price per gallon is the relevant number to compare, not the single-unit retail.

Compatibility

99.9% IPA is compatible with the surfaces and equipment most commonly found in indoor cultivation rooms, but there are a few materials and conditions where it is not the right choice. Use this product on:

• Stainless steel trim scissors, pruning shears, harvest blades, propagation knives, and cloning scalpels.
• Glass lamp envelopes, sight-glasses, jars, and reflector glass — only after the fixture is fully cool.
• Hard plastics including polypropylene (PP) trays, ABS plastic, and HDPE reservoirs. Brief contact for wipe-down is fine; do not soak for extended periods.
• Powder-coated and anodized metal bench frames and rack uprights. Wipe rather than pool.
• Concrete and sealed flooring for spot cleaning of resin drips and spills.

Avoid using on bare wood, painted MDF, soft-rubber gaskets and O-rings (which can swell or crack with repeated exposure), polycarbonate lighting lenses (can craze), and any electrical contact under power. Do not use on live circuits or near energized ballasts. For grow tents and reflective Mylar, spot-test first; mylar adhesives can lift with prolonged solvent contact. A typical tent like the 48x48x78 grow tent can be wiped down on its zippers, frame, and floor tray with a damp rag — do not saturate the fabric or the reflective interior.

Operating range: store and use between 60–80 °F for predictable evaporation rates. At lower temperatures the product still works but evaporates more slowly; at higher temperatures vapor pressure rises and ventilation requirements increase.

Usage Guidelines

The product is sold neat at 99.9%. For most grow-room tasks it is used at full strength — diluting it defeats the purpose, since the value is the low water content. Standard procedures:

1. Trim-tool soaking jar. Pour 4–8 oz into a small wide-mouth glass or stainless jar. Dip scissor blades for 10–30 seconds between cuts and wipe with a clean cloth. Replace the alcohol when it turns dark brown or thickens with dissolved resin — usually every few hours of continuous trimming.
2. Surface wipe-down. Decant into a labeled HDPE spray bottle. Spray onto the surface or onto a lint-free cloth, then wipe. Allow 30–60 seconds of dwell on hard nonporous surfaces before wiping dry for general sanitation.
3. Between-cycle reset. After harvest, remove all plant matter, then wipe trays, benches, reservoir lids, and tool surfaces with full-strength IPA. Follow with a separate detergent wash if heavy organic soil is present — alcohol alone is not a degreaser for heavy buildup.
4. Probe and meter cleaning. Briefly dip EC and pH probe tips in a small amount of IPA, then rinse with deionized water and re-calibrate before use. Do not soak probe membranes longer than a few seconds.
5. Lamp and reflector cleaning. With the fixture powered off and cool, dampen (do not saturate) a microfiber cloth with IPA and wipe glass envelopes, lenses, and reflective surfaces. Allow to dry fully before powering back up.

Re-cap the gallon jug immediately after pouring. Open containers lose product to evaporation, and the headspace vapor is the part you do not want loose in the room.

How to Set Up and Store

1. Receive and inspect. The gallon arrives in a hazmat-labeled outer carton. Check the jug for crush damage and the cap for a tight seal before storing. Report damage to the carrier before opening if the outer box shows leakage.
2. Decant into a working bottle. Transfer 8–32 oz into a labeled spray or pour bottle for daily use. Keep the gallon jug closed and stored upright.
3. Label the working bottle. Mark contents (“Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9%”), date filled, and hazard pictograms (flame, irritant). This is required if your facility falls under OSHA HazCom.
4. Set up a soaking station. Place a small wide-mouth jar for trim-tool dipping near the trim bench, away from heat sources, light ballasts, and any open flame.
5. Store the bulk gallon. Keep in a cool (60–75 °F), dry, well-ventilated cabinet or flammable-liquids locker. Keep away from oxidizers (peroxide, nitric acid, hypochlorite bleach) and from ignition sources including pilot lights and electrical outlets at floor level.
6. Plan ventilation. Use in a room with active air movement — an inline exhaust fan, a window, or HVAC return is sufficient for normal wipe-down quantities. For larger spills, increase ventilation and clear personnel from the area.
7. Handle spills. Absorb small spills with paper towels or an absorbent pad and dispose per local regulations. For larger spills, ventilate, eliminate ignition sources, and contain with absorbent before clean-up.
8. Dispose of saturated rags safely. IPA-soaked rags can self-ignite if balled up and left in a warm area. Spread to dry in a ventilated area, then dispose in a covered metal container.

PPE: nitrile gloves and splash-resistant eye protection when decanting or using larger quantities. A respirator is not normally required for wipe-down tasks but is appropriate for prolonged or large-area use without forced ventilation.

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