Propylene Glycol
C3H8O2
CAS:
57-55-6
1-2-propanediol, Monopropylene Glycol, 1-2-Propylene Glycol, MPG
Description:
Propylene Glycol is a clear, colorless, odorless and hygroscopic liquid. It is soluble in water and many organic solvents and oils. There are many uses for Propylene Glycol across many different industries and also in some chemical reactions as an intermediate.
Applications
- Solvent for food Processing
- Personal Care Industry
- Solvents for Paints, Coatings, Inks and Adhesives
- Production of Resins
- Printing Industry
- Rubber Processing
- Home Cleaners & Detergents
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Antifreeze and De-Icing
- Heat-Transfer Fluids
- Tobacco
Specifications
| Property | Unit | Method | Value |
| Molecular Weight | g/mol | ASTM D6579-11 | 76.1 |
| Boiling Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | 187.6 |
| Melting Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | -60 |
| Flash Point | ℃ | ASTM D93-18 | 101 |
| Specific Gravity at 20 ℃ | – | ASTM D854-14 | 1.04 |
| Viscosity at 25 ℃ | mPa.s | ASTM D445-18 | 0.581 |
| Solubility at 25 ℃ in Water | ml/100 ml | ASTM D2042-15 | 100 |
| Vapor Pressure at 25 ℃ | mmHg | ASTM E1194-17 | 0.12 |
| Density at 20 ℃ | gr/cm3 | ASTM D792-13 | 1.04 |
| Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate=1.0) | – | ASTM D3539-11 | 0.01 |
Propylene Glycol