Ethanol
Cargill produces and commercializes ethanol for industrial applications for use in products including solvents, extractants, antifreeze and intermediates in the synthesis of various organic chemicals. This includes both synthetic and organic ethanol in a wide range of qualities, either with or without the use of denaturants. This alcohol is used widely in the coatings, printing inks and adhesives industries.
- A range of products is available for denaturation including methanol, wood naphta, Bitrex, TBA, IPA and DEP.
- Heads & Tales can be used as a solvent in screen wash, as fuel for stoves and as an antifreeze.
- Cargill provides two grades of undenatured and denatured Heads & Tales in order to fulfill its customers’ specific needs. The product most commonly used for denaturation is colored or blank wood spirits.
Excise
Alcohol is subject to excise duty. National authorities consequently stringently control all shipments of alcohol. The excise rates in the EU vary among the different member states and can amount to as much as 40 times the sales price. It is therefore imperative to adhere to the regulations in the EU member states in which we operate. Our alcohol can be delivered pure, without any additional products. In this case, consignees must have a license from their national authorities to receive ethyl alcohol under suspension of duty. Denatured alcohol can be exempt of duty, provided the national authorities accept the added product as a denaturant. We reiterate that the different EU member states each have their own policy regarding accepting these products. It depends on the national legislation if a specific license is necessary and under which conditions a consignee may receive the alcohol.
For more information please review the general European regulations regarding excise and check with your local excise authorities.
