Description
Propylene glycol (PG C3H8O2 ) is a colorless liquid with steady viscosity and good water absorption.It is nearly
odorless,uninflammable and almost nontoxic. It can be mixed and solved with alcohol,water and various organic agents
Propylene glycol (PG C3H8O2 ) is a colorless liquid with steady viscosity and good water absorption.It is nearly
odorless,uninflammable and almost nontoxic. It can be mixed and solved with alcohol,water and various organic agents
Product name Synonyms | Propylene Glycol Mono PropyleneGlycol ; 1,2-Propanediol ; propane-1,2-diol ; MPG | |
CAS No. | 57-55-6 | |
EINECS | 200-338-0 | |
M.F. | C3H802 | |
M.W. | 76.09 | |
Chemical Structure | |
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Properties | |
Propylene glycol (PG C3H8O2 ) is a colorless liquid with steady viscosity and good water absorption.It is nearly odorless,uninflammable and almost nontoxic. It can be mixed and solved with alcohol,water and various organic agents. |
Specification | |
Item | Index | USP grade | Common Grade | Content | 99.50 % min | 99.00 % min | Moisture | 0.20 % max | 0.20 % max | Density d2020 | 1.035-1.041 | 1.035-1.041 | Refractive index (25°C) | 1.431-1.435 | 1.426-1.435 | Distillation range, IBP | 184.0°C min | 183.0 °C min | Distillation range, DP | 189.0 °C max | 190.0 °C max | IR test | pass | -- | Alkalinity | 0.0020 % max | 0.01 % max | Chloride | 0.007 % max | -- | Sulphate | 0.006 % max | -- | Heavy metal | 5 ppm max | -- | Residue on ignition | 0.0070 % max | -- | Oxidizing substance | Not required | -- | Reducing matter | Not required | -- | Organic volatile matter-chloroform | 60 ppm max | -- | Organic volatile matter-dioxane | 380 ppm max | -- | Organic volatile matter-methylene chloride | 600 ppm max | -- | Organic volatile matter-trichloroethylene | 80 ppm max | -- | Color (Pt-Co) | 10 max | 16 max | Appearance | Colorless, Viscous, transparent liquid |
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Application | |
Industrial grade: 1) Unsaturated Polyester Resins 2) Engine Coolants and Antifreeze 3) Hydraulic and Brake Fluid 4) Aircraft Deicing Fluid 5) Heat Transfer Fluids 6) Paint and Coatings 7) Liquid Detergents Pharmaceutical grade (USP): 1) Flavors and Fragrance 2) Comestics and Personal Care 3) Food and Flavorings 4) Pet Food and Animal Feed 5) Pharmaceutical Excipient 6) Tobacoo Moisturizing Agent Packing 215kg/steel drum or plastic drum, 80 drums=17.2mt/20GP
| Storage | Tightly closed to prevent from leaking, avoid rain and sunlight, far from fire and heat source. Stored in cool and ventilating places. |
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