Other name: Propylene Glycol; FEMA 2940;GLYCOL - PROPYLENE;DOWFROST(TM);ARCOPLUS(R);ARCTIC PLUS(R);Methylglyeol;1,2-DIHYDROXYPROPANE;1,2-PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CAS no :57-55-6
Molecular mass: 76.09
Formula : C3H8O2
Description
Monopropylene Glycol is a water-white sticky-thick hydrophilic liquid, with the stable character.
Application:
Monopropylene Glycolis used as the carrier of medicine and agent for particle medicine, as a solvent of perfume and edible pigment, emollient in food packing, and anti-adhesive, as humidor, emollient and solvent. It also can be used as tobacco flavor, lubricated solvent, and preservative. As the raw material of non-saturated alkyd resin, plasticizer, dehydration, surface active agent, solidification agent, and cohesive agent. It also used in paint industry, pesticide industry and dope industry etc.
Characteristic data:
Item Index
Content% ≥99.5%
Color Tone (APHA) 10 max
Index of retraction(nD20) 1.433-1.435
Moisture% ≤0.2
Free acid (as CH3OOH%)ppm ≤75
Ash ppm ≤80
Appearance water-white sticky-thick liquid
Melting point/melting range -59.5°C
Flash point 107°C (open cup) 98.9°C (closed cup)
Boiling point/boiling range 187.3°C
Relative density 1.0381g/ml (20°C
Solubility
It is soluble in the organic solvent, such as water and ethanol.
Storage
Protect container from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture, and incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
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