EISCO Alcohol Lamp, 120mL - Glass with Metal Cap and Fiber Wick - Polyhedral
- 120 mL glass tank
- Nickel-plated cap with fiber wick
- Polyhedral glass body
- 95% or higher denatured alcohol as fuel
- Wick trimmed to 2 cm or less
- 1.6 ounces
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A traditional alcohol lamp for sterilizing and light heating in a teaching lab, with a flame limited in height and size. It is not a high-heat burner, and it only runs on denatured alcohol.
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ASIN: B00D3O74O0Model: CH0533Category: Bunsen Burners
Overview
Not a gas burner, this polyhedral alcohol lamp draws ethyl alcohol up a fiber wick and burns it as an open flame lit with a match or lighter. A glass tank holds the fuel and a nickel-plated cap covers the wick.
The lower flame temperature and limited flame height suit supervised classroom work. The limit is heat output, since the flame is cooler than propane or butane burners and suits only standard molecular biology and sterilization tasks.
Who it's for
School and teaching labs running basic sterilization or molecular biology steps under adult supervision. Work that needs strong heat should use a gas burner instead.
Pros and cons
- Flame limited in height and size
- Glass tank with metal cap
- Polyhedral shape allows several angles
- Lit with an ordinary match or lighter
- Cooler flame than gas burners
- Alcohol fuel not included
- Needs denatured alcohol of high purity
- Open flame needs constant attention
Performance notes
Alcohol soaks up the fiber wick and burns at the tip, so the flame size depends on wick length and fuel purity. Trimming the wick short and using high content denatured alcohol gives a small, steady flame, and the cap snuffs it out afterward.
Specifications
| Brand | EISCO |
|---|---|
| Model | CH0533 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Wick Length | 2 cm |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Tank Volume | 120 mL |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel type | Denatured alcohol, 95% or higher |
| Construction & materials | |
| Cap | Nickel-plated metal |
| Material | Glass |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Wick | Fiber |
Frequently asked questions
What fuel does the EISCO alcohol lamp use?
Use denatured alcohol with an alcohol content of 95% or higher. Trim the wick to no more than 2 cm.
Is the EISCO CH0533 hot enough to replace a Bunsen burner?
Not for high heat. The flame is cooler than a propane or butane burner, though it is described as enough for standard molecular biology and sterilization procedures.
Is it safe for students to use alone?
The listing says to use it under adult supervision and never leave the flame unattended.