Isopropanol is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is completely miscible with most solvents, including water, and is suitable solvent for acrylic and epoxy resins, ethyl cellulose, natural resins, gums, polyvinyl butyral, alkaloids, and some essential oils. It evaporates quickly and is relatively non-toxic, compared to alternative solvents. Thus, it is used widely as a solvent and cleaning fluid, especially for dissolving oils.