I.Introduction
Product name：Propylene glycol
Synonym:PROPYLENEGLYCOL,REAGENT(ACS)PROPYLENEGLYCOL,REAGENT(ACS)PROPYLENEGLYCOL,REAGENT(ACS);Propyledneglycol;GlycerolImpurity3
CAS:57-55-6
Appearance:colorless transparent liquid
Purity:99%
MF：C3H8O2
MW:76.09
Transport Information: Non-dangerous goods
HS Code:2905320000
Packaging: 20kg/drum, 200kg/drum
Storage:Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep containers tightly sealed. Separate from oxidizers and strong acids.
Due to its hygroscopic nature, avoid exposure to moist air.
Product manager email: eva@coreychem.com
II.Main Applications
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Function: Used as a food additive (E1520), acting as a humectant, solvent, and stabilizer. -
Applications: Found in baked goods, confectionery, beverages, etc., to retain moisture and softness; used as a solvent for flavorings, colors, and antioxidants.
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Function: Primarily used as a humectant, emollient, solvent, and viscosity-decreasing agent. -
Applications: Extensively used in toothpaste, shampoos, shower gels, lotions, creams, and makeup. It helps retain moisture, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.
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Function: Serves as a solvent, carrier, and humectant for drugs. -
Applications: Used in oral liquids, injectables (requiring high-purity pharmaceutical grade), topical ointments, and creams. It is a common excipient.
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Antifreeze and Heat Transfer Fluid: Due to its low freezing point, it’s used in automotive antifreeze, aircraft deicing fluids, and solar thermal systems. It is less toxic and more environmentally friendly than ethylene glycol. -
Unsaturated Polyester Resin (UPR): A key raw material for producing UPR, which is used to make fiberglass-reinforced plastics (FRP) for automotive parts, bathtubs, tanks, etc. -
Plasticizer: Used in cosmetics and food packaging materials. -
Tobacco Industry: Acts as a humectant for tobacco. -
Others: Used in paints, coatings, inks, etc.
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