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Propylene glycol, also known as 1,2-propanediol, is a odorless, tasteless, colorless, viscous liquid at room temperature. The USP designation signifies that the chemical is suitable for pharmaceuticals and food use as an ingredient for botanical oils, food, disinfectants, skin care products and cosmetics.
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- Polymer production
- Antifreeze
- Cosmetics
- Emulsifier
- Emollient
- Artificial smoke/fog
- Laboratory & Research
- Cosmetics
- Chemical Manufacturing
Product Information
| CAS | 57-55-6 |
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| Synonyms | 1,2-propanediol, Propane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane, 2-Hydroxypropanol, Methylethyl glycol, Methylethylene glycol, Isopropylene glycol, Monopropylene glycol |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| pH | 6-8 100g/l aq. solution |
| Melting point | -60 °C / -76 °F |
| Boiling Point | 187 °C / 368.6 °F |
| Vapor pressure | 0.13 mbar @ 20 °C |
| Density | 1.03-1.04 |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 400 °C / 752 °F |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 76.1 g/mol |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Flammability or explosive lower limit | 2.6% |
| Flammability or explosive upper limit | 12.6% |
| Flash Point | 99 °C / 210.2 °F |
| Vapor density | 2.62 (Air = 1.0) |
| Viscosity | 45 mPa.s at 20 °C |
