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100% Isopropyl Alcohol 5L $22.50 (New Customers Only) + Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Sydney Solvents

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100% Isopropyl Alcohol 5L $22.50 (New Customers Only) + Delivery ($0 NSW C&C) @ Sydney Solvents
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Chazzozz on 23/09/2025 - 21:33 sydneysolvents.com.au (4775 clicks)
Last edited 23/09/2025 - 21:53 by 1 other user
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This item is back to the ATL seen before in June. Priced at $25/5L with the 10% new purchaser's code entered at the checkout, no need to actually sign up first in order to use the generic code. Shipping extra or you can pick up from their Penrith warehouse for free.

See the product page for heaps of uses around the house & garden and you'll be surprised what it's good for. I primarily like to use it for removing adhesive residue and cleaning up water-based paint spots.

Also available is a bonus item Vanilla Caramel - Multi Purpose Spray 250mL valued at $19.95, but if you add it to the cart the discount code will no longer apply.

Here are some example shipping costs to major centres:

  • Sydney - $8.50
  • Brisbane - $9.46
  • Canberra - $10.08
  • Melbourne - $9.46
  • Adelaide - $9.83
  • Perth - $12.43

Regional/remote/NT/TAS are all more expensive for shipping than the cost of the product, so you may be better off looking for a similar product elsewhere. E.g. for me to get it to Launceston is nearly $46 (boo).

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  • easternculture on 23/09/2025 - 21:38
    +32

    HODL till next pandemic

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    • Far Cough on 23/09/2025 - 21:51
      +5

      still have mine from the last pendemic

    • JIMB0 on 23/09/2025 - 22:41
      +4

      I've still got boxes of hand sanitizer I picked up off the side of the road a few years ago.

    • woohanparamedic on 24/09/2025 - 01:46
      +6

      inject in my veins

    • iDroid on 24/09/2025 - 09:24
      -3

      I 3 what you did there.

    • boomramada on 24/09/2025 - 15:10

      Am I missing something? Why is this so popular?

      • BadGiraffe on 24/09/2025 - 23:04
        -1

        6 7 🫲🫴

    • ATTS on 25/09/2025 - 14:38

      Haha howd u make that image!

  • charmandad on 23/09/2025 - 21:41
    +10

    Purchased this last time, you will really need a funnel if you need to transfer it to a spray bottle etc.
    Not sure if it's the bottle design, but this is just flowing down the container's outer wall like crazy, the other one I got a few years ago never had such issue.

    • EBC on 23/09/2025 - 22:03
      +15

      That will be the very low surface tension of isopropyl that causes that. Not much you can do about it in a bottle like this except maybe siphon it into another bottle instead of pour.

      • eddyah on 23/09/2025 - 22:14
        +3

        Use a syringe?

      • bio on 24/09/2025 - 08:50

        That will be the very low surface tension of isopropyl that causes that.

        Low surface tension would've caused less clinging to the walls, not more. It must just be the bottle design.

        • EBC on 24/09/2025 - 09:02
          +17

          You are referring to adhesion (interaction between the isopropyl and plastic) whereas surface tension is cohesion (interaction between isopropyl and other isopropyl).

          The dribble is an interplay of the adhesion and cohesion. Isopropyl has low cohesion so when you pour, it is more likely that adhesion is stronger and will dribble down the sides. Compared to water where the cohesion is higher so it is easier to overcome the adhesion.

      • Laserface on 16/10/2025 - 13:52
        +1

        2 tips for using this stuff:

        1. Pour the bottle sideways rather than vertically.
        2. when you first open the bottle it has a foil seal on the mouth. poke 2 holes in it - one for pouring and one for air to get in.

        I buy these bottles all the time. you probably still need a funnel but this makes it much more controllable to pour when the bottle is more than half full.

    • camshandez on 23/09/2025 - 22:30
      +15

      "Don’t forget the essentials" on product listing page:

      Drum Tap in Lid 5 Litre
      Probably the first time the recommended add to cart product might actually be useful!

      • charmandad on 23/09/2025 - 22:32
        +4

        I mean, this thing is genius. I honestly regret not buying it, and now there's no way I'm buying it since I don't want to pay the full postage.

      • Borg on 23/09/2025 - 23:19
        +3

        I wonder how sealed it is as Isopropyl (strength) evaporates easily. I supposs one could just attach when needed and put original cap on duding storage.

        • eggboi on 24/09/2025 - 08:56
          +11

          I prefer to just wing it and have it dribble down the bottle and splosh all over the floor, with a bonus chance of knocking over the vessel and funnel you are trying to pour it into. That’s why you bought 5L, so you can have 10 goes at decanting 500mL!

    • Exprise on 24/09/2025 - 00:18

      It's alcohol which is a very low specific gravity. Surface tension next to nil. Pours almost like a gas, complete opposite to honey.

    • CrypticM on 24/09/2025 - 06:44
      +5

      Reuse tomato sauce bottle cap( which has spout). Most of these container openings for with regular sauce bottle caps.

      Better control of flow than anything.

    • Windows7forever on 24/09/2025 - 07:55

      User an oversized funnel, otherwise you will get spills.

    • Frugalbargainator on 24/09/2025 - 08:46
      +9

      Also poor with the spout at the top rather than bottom. It's counter intuitive, but works far better and it's how you're meant to pour from things like Tetra cartons too. It stops liquids glugging out. Only found this out in later adult life, big difference…

    • SmileSydney on 25/09/2025 - 07:31

      I bought this knowing pouring could be messy: https://www.sydneysolvents.com.au/drum-tap-in-lid-5-litre

      • pinkybrain on 12/10/2025 - 08:34

        someone suggested that above you

  • marshmall0w2 on 23/09/2025 - 21:55
    -1

    Fire insurance claims 📈📈📈

    • oldyellah on 23/09/2025 - 22:11
      +6

      I make sure I store mine right next to all my power banks

      • marshmall0w2 on 23/09/2025 - 22:12

        Just in time

      • Asphalt on 23/09/2025 - 22:41
        +1

        Or next to a HEYMIX power brick.

      • ThithLord on 24/09/2025 - 08:34
        -1

        I keep mine warm, by the fireplace

      • Naigrabzo on 24/09/2025 - 09:14
        +1

        Make sure you store it next to your electric scooter charging. :) Hopefully you can also have a NMC home battery setup nearby also.

  • dynaflow on 23/09/2025 - 22:04
    +1

    Is this OK for Home brew? Asking for a friend…

    • marshmall0w2 on 23/09/2025 - 22:09
      +17

      As long as you're UNIX compliant

    • Sleepycat3 on 23/09/2025 - 22:13
      +5

      I can't read what you are typing anymore.

    • adehmar on 23/09/2025 - 22:31
      +1

      You kid but many people don't know that they can't get food-grade ethanol and wonder if they can use these.

    • bio on 24/09/2025 - 08:55
      +2

      Technically it won't be a "home brew" if you buy the alcohol. Brew means fermentation.

    • pscac001 on 25/09/2025 - 15:53
      +2

      In case you're serious: definitely not.

      This is not ethanol (the type of alcohol found in drinks), it's isopropanol, it is NOT safe to consume.

      • ATTS on 25/09/2025 - 16:24

        I wonder if its worse than methylalated spirits

        • pscac001 on 25/09/2025 - 21:57
          +1

          Methylated spirits is mostly ethanol with a little bit of poison added to make it undrinkable (by most people's standards). This stuff is one of the poisons they add.

    • rhimes on 27/09/2025 - 18:15

      hell no… there's some forums to learn what you need to know

      • ATTS on 27/09/2025 - 18:23

        Interested to know, which forums?

        Any info to make like whisky and stuff

        Btw is home brew just beers?

  • Tony555 on 23/09/2025 - 22:11
    +4

    Thanks OP. Shipping is a killer for me as well ($31 to North QLD). Even with the shipping, this equates to just under $11/litre. This is still SO much cheaper than the Bunnings equivalent at $55/litre that I paid last time (for the 500ml bottle): https://www.bunnings.com.au/diggers-500ml-isopropyl-alcohol_…

    • jazzninja on 25/09/2025 - 08:09

      Would anyone in Townsville like to share postage on some of these?
      It's still not cheap, but it's cheaper per bottle.
      Postage for 1 = $33.56
      Postage for 3 = $17.14 each

  • Zapwap on 23/09/2025 - 22:14
    +1

    Thanks OP, 31st Dec night sorted..

  • King Tightarse on 23/09/2025 - 22:17
    +3

    This should get things jumping in the punch…

  • AustriaBargain on 23/09/2025 - 22:17
    +12

    I use this to clean my legal medicinal bong glass pieces.

    • frewer on 24/09/2025 - 06:49

      Did you reuse basin's water for your illegal one?

    • wetsandwich on 24/09/2025 - 11:28

      You aren't allowed to smoke medicinal, so there is no such thing ;)

      • Adz81 on 24/09/2025 - 14:10
        +1

        …

        That's just not true.

        They advise vaping, but you can smoke it.

  • Sandaz on 23/09/2025 - 22:17

    Thanks OP

  • p3j on 23/09/2025 - 22:28
    +5

    I bought this last time and still floored at how much of a bargain it is when you consider how much a bottle of isocol sets you back these days. Great for miscellaneous cleaning, and also for spraying on plants to keep pests away!

    • kumquat on 24/09/2025 - 00:14
      +8

      Yup isocol must be making an absolute mint putting it in that little green bottle

      • pinkybrain on 12/10/2025 - 08:42

        yeah isocol total rip off, it is also diluted to 64%

        unfortunately they are more easily accessible at many chemists and other stores

        would be good if these 5L were sold at bunnings etc..

        Shipping cost does make it less good of a deal but overall still cheaper than buying the smaller bottles

  • eggboi on 23/09/2025 - 23:00
    +6

    Got it for this same price in August. Great value product. Beats bunnings - $27 for 500mL 😂

  • cheekymonkey97 on 23/09/2025 - 23:07

    Stupid question but does this stuff expire?

    • easternculture on 23/09/2025 - 23:12
      +5

      People still buy 40+ year old alcohol for big money so i guess not

    • Borg on 24/09/2025 - 00:24
      +9

      If sealed well and never opened, then no. However it's alcohol % drops over time with exposure to air. Personally, I decant into 5 x 1L bottles rather than constantly opening the 5L one. I also have a 200ml spray bottle that I dilute down to 75% as a general disinfectant. Keeps things fresh as takes me a couple of years to use the 5L.

      • Banj0 on 24/09/2025 - 10:37

        I think better if you just keep 100% eh? That way at least it should remain at 100% (assuming not too much condensation from air exposure). If some isopropyl alcohol evaporates from your 100% isopropyl alcohol…well…it's still 100% isopropyl alcohol left over. I've got a drum of 100% from these guys that I've had on the shelf for ages, and I decant that into smaller containers as required. Tested recently and still reading 100% on my hydrometer.

        Bought some 70% recently elsewhere…tested at below 50% (did it twice to be sure I hadn't made a mistake). Either it's been doctored, or has been allowed to evaporate to the point where it's way under 70% (60% is your minimum for sanitation purposes).

        Useful stuff though…we use it all the time.

        • Click_It on 24/09/2025 - 18:19
          +1

          I think he was saying he has 5L of 100% but dilutes his spray bottle down to 75% which is about right - as a disinfectant, iso.alcohol actually works better diluted down. But for storage, yes 100% is the way to go,

          • Banj0 on 24/09/2025 - 19:46
            +2

            @Click_It: Sorry…yeah…I took it that way. I was thinking more on the thought that "alcohol % drops over time"…my thinking is that when this happens, it's because it's already a water/alcohol mixture - so if you start with 70%, open and close it a lot (or leave the lid off), then it's going to drop in % noticeably.

            If you have 100%…I don't think it's going to drop much. Well…it's hydrophylic I think, so might take on water from the atmosphere, but I reckon that won't be much unless it's just left open. You'll have 'shrinkage', but not so much change in the %…perhaps even difficult to test.

            So yeah…buying 100% bulk and then mixing it for your sanitiser/whatever is the way. I think it would take a long time for water to contaminate it significantly to make much difference to the %. This is also what I do…I've got various % around for different purposes. I usually mic sanitiser just a little stronger, but yes you need the water in it to ensure cellular destruction of the bugs (or something like that).

            Just my untested and unproven theories based on my anecdotal evidence of keeping 100% isopropyl alcohol in a drum for a few years and seeing no change, vs buying some 70% stuff off the shelf that was already down below 50% when I got hands on it (hey…maybe they adulterated it though).

            Forgive my ramble.

            • Click_It on 28/09/2025 - 14:58

              @Banj0: Makes sense and I take the same approach to most things I buy too. I've never saw the point in buying 70% isopropyl. With 100% (it's never a true 100%) you can always dilute but 70% you can't concentrate so its the best of both worlds. 70% would only make sense if 100% cost a whole lot more.

      • pinkybrain on 12/10/2025 - 08:43

        I also have a 200ml spray bottle that I dilute down to 75% as a general disinfectant.

        do you use tap water or need to buy distilled water ?

        • ATTS on 12/10/2025 - 17:32

          Is it possible to dilute somehow to make diy hand sanitiser btw?

          • pinkybrain on 12/10/2025 - 17:44

            @ATTS: this google search says yes but why not just buy a bottle in supermarket?
            One bottle takes so long to use up

            https://www.google.com/search?q=isopropyl+alcohol+hand+sanit…

            How it works
            Destroys pathogens: Isopropyl alcohol is an effective antiseptic that works by disrupting and destroying the protective membranes of viruses and bacteria.
            Optimal concentration: The most effective hand sanitizers contain between 60% and 90% alcohol, with 75% isopropyl alcohol often cited as an optimal concentration.

            When to use it
            Alternative to soap and water: It is a useful tool for hand hygiene when soap and water are not available.
            Wider application: Beyond personal hygiene, it can be used to sanitize surfaces such as phones and currency.

            Important considerations
            Flammable: Isopropyl alcohol is flammable, so it's important to avoid smoking or open flames while using or handling it.
            Skin health: Frequent use can lead to skin dryness or irritation.
            Toxicity: While generally safe in diluted forms as a sanitizer, concentrated isopropyl alcohol is a potent central nervous system depressant that can cause serious harm if ingested or absorbed in large quantities.

            How to make your own (if needed)
            Ingredients: You will need 2 parts of 91-99% isopropyl alcohol and 1 part aloe vera gel, along with a few drops of essential oil for scent (optional).
            Mixing: Combine the ingredients in a bowl, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
            Storage: Pour the mixture into a clean, empty container.

            Youtube - how to DIY hand sanitiser
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUp-wnLT6ew
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z57pX6iQYpk
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQJIWV1Yy8o

  • try2bhelpful on 23/09/2025 - 23:19
    +1

    One of your items says
    “Prevent the windows from getting frost-free”.
    I would think you would want the windows to be frost free.

    We still have some isopropyl alcohol left over from pre Covid. It is really good for removing sticky residue. Thanks for the list.

  • dufflover on 23/09/2025 - 23:42

    Not that I ever would've thought this at the time, but should've bought the 3x instead of 1 back in the day :P
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/424893

  • Wayne7497 on 23/09/2025 - 23:58
    +3

    Best electronics cleaner ever , 6 more ordered thanks op

    • easternculture on 24/09/2025 - 00:16
      +6

      You have a data centre?

      • DingoBlue on 24/09/2025 - 01:23
        +1

        PCBs

        • Aldonis on 24/09/2025 - 08:22
          +5

          ICBMs

      • Wayne7497 on 24/09/2025 - 03:18
        +3

        Electronic repair business

        • nicolascage on 24/09/2025 - 06:54
          +2

          How do you use it to clean pc parts? Just dip it? Wipe with rag?

  • UncommonName on 24/09/2025 - 00:29

    Recommendations on small spray bottles?

    • alcadive on 24/09/2025 - 03:52
      +4

      Buy a retail bottle of isopropyl and when you finish it refill it with this. Rinse and repeat.

    • XVX on 24/09/2025 - 06:48
      +1

      I bought a couple of cheap ones from Kmart in a pack and they have worked perfectly for years now for spraying PCBs to clean flux off of. One spray bottle and one needle tip bottle is the perfect combo.

    • dufflover on 24/09/2025 - 07:48

      Kmart, IKEA, Bargain shops, Daiso (if you have it)… i.e. you don't need anything fancy like you would for say bleach.

      As above comment I've also been using the same cheapie sprayers and misters for years.

    • jinkerjinx on 05/10/2025 - 11:40

      depends what you are cleaning/how much flow/volume.

      i reuse spray bottles for large surface cleaning.

      i reuse the fine mist eyewear spray bottles typically sold by eyewear shops, or buy them off ali.
      (but they tend to jam up after a while)

      My favourite is this type off ali: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006443484536.html
      The mist isn't as fine as eyewear sprayers (so a good all-rounder).
      The plastic bottle part is firm.. overall seems good quality.
      the 60ml version is nicely balanced.. doesn't topple like other small bottles.

  • giuliano7 on 24/09/2025 - 03:38
    +1

    Limoncello anyone?

    • Naigrabzo on 24/09/2025 - 09:15
      +3

      Just add coles lemonade. Call ambulance first.

    • capslock janitor on 24/09/2025 - 19:13

      Name checks out

  • nadstar on 24/09/2025 - 04:34
    +5

    Thanks OP! bought 1 to fill up my multiple half empty 250ml bottles i have laying around - what's everyones use case? i'll name a few

    -household cleaning
    -rubbing walls prior to sticking 3M (seems to stick better)
    -Soldering DIY cleaning agents
    -cleaning phone screens prior to screen tempered glass replacements
    -camera lens cleans

    so many use case, am curious what other people use ISOP for

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