PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Other Names:
Propylene Glycol other names are 1,2 Di hydroxy propane 1.2 propanediol methylene glycol, methyl glycol
Properties: colorless ,transparent viscous liquid
Taste and odor: Viscous like glycerin but tasteless and odorless compound
Solubility: Soluble in water Alcohol and Other solvents.
Density: 1.0381 at 20OC
Boiling point: 187.3OC
Flash point: 60OC
Viscosity : 0.58 Cp
Effects: Flammable but non toxic
Preparation : It is prepared by dehydration of propylene oxide
Grades: Refined,Technical,B-P, U-S-P and Feed
Propylene Glycol Uses
it is used in the preparation of Organic compounds ,poly propylene glycol ,in the poly ester resin making
As Anti freezing compounds ,Oil phase solubility into water phase and act as a solvent,
as flavoring agent in the perfumery and flavor manufacturing,
soft drinks ,Antioxidant ,Hygroscopic agent ,plasticizer ,Hydraulic fluid ,insecticide compound making
Textile conditioner, in the food products as solvent, As wetting agent ,as emulsifying agent,
in the feed manufacturing ,as anti caking agent ,in the cleansing cream ,
Propylene Glycol uses are in Suntan lotion making, vanishing cream making formula ,cold cream ,hand and body lotion ,baby lotion and cream making Products , face makeup ,night creams and eye Mascara making products.
