Producing high-quality herbal extracts starts with choosing the right extraction solvent. Ethanol is widely used throughout the herbal, nutraceutical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and flavour manufacturing industries because it effectively extracts a broad range of plant compounds while supporting consistent, repeatable results.
Solco Solutions supplies extraction-grade and food-grade ethanol products commonly used in the production of herbal extracts, tinctures, botanical oils, and plant-based ingredients.
✔️ Ethanol solutions suitable for herbal extraction and tincture production
✔️ Available in bulk and smaller quantities
✔️ Nationwide supply from a trusted South African chemical distributor
Reliable ethanol solutions for botanical extraction, flavour manufacturing, and plant-based processing.
We supply ethanol solutions suited to a variety of extraction requirements.
We offer flexible packaging options that scale with your business.
All products are correctly packaged, labelled, and transported to support safe handling and dependable delivery throughout South Africa
The ethanol products supplied by Solco Solutions are commonly used in the production of:
Understanding the role of ethanol in herbal extraction
Many of the active compounds found in herbs, roots, flowers, and botanicals are not easily extracted using water alone. Ethanol is often used because it can dissolve both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble plant compounds, making it one of the most versatile extraction solvents available.
Depending on the application, manufacturers may choose denatured ethanol for industrial extraction processes or food-grade ethanol for products intended for food, flavour, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical production.
Solco Solutions supplies high-quality ethanol products used throughout the herbal extraction, flavour manufacturing, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors.
No. Solco Solutions supplies ethanol products used to produce herbal extracts, tinctures, botanical oils, and plant-based ingredients. We do not sell finished herbal extracts.
Ethanol is one of the most widely used extraction solvents because it effectively extracts a broad range of botanical compounds while supporting high-quality extraction results.
Denatured ethanol contains additives that make it unsuitable for food-related applications, while food-grade ethanol is commonly used in flavour manufacturing, tincture production, cosmetic manufacturing, and pharmaceutical processing.
Yes. Food-grade ethanol is commonly used in tincture manufacturing because it effectively extracts active compounds from herbs and botanicals.
Licence requirements depend on the product. Herbo Blend does not require a licence, while Rectified ENA 96.4% Food Grade requires a valid rebate licence.
Ethanol is widely used in the herbal, nutraceutical, flavour manufacturing, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and botanical processing industries.
Both products are available in 1L, 5L, and 25L pack sizes.
Yes. Solco Solutions supplies both small and larger-volume quantities depending on customer requirements.
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