Price: USD 1 / g
Min. Order: 10g g
Product Name:Propylene glycol
Synonyms:FEMA 2940;GLYCOL - PROPYLENE;DOWFROST(TM);ARCOPLUS(R);ARCTIC PLUS(R);Methylglyeol;1,2-DIHYDROXYPROPANE;1,2-PROPYLENE GLYCOL
CAS:57-55-6
MF:C3H8O2
MW:76.09
EINECS:200-338-0
Melting point:-60 °C
Boiling point:187 °C(lit.)
density:1.036 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density:2.62 (vs air)
vapor pressure:0.08 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
storage temp:Store at RT.
Uses: 1. It is used as a resin, a plasticizer, a surfactant, and materials for emulsifier and demulsifier. It is also used as antifreeze and heat carrier.
2. It is used as gas chromatography stationary phase, solvents, antifreeze, a plasticizer and a dehydrating agent.
3. A carrier solvent; wetting agents; moisturizing agents; anti-caking agents; antioxidants; texturizing agents; surfactant; stabilizer; a thickener; dough modifiers; emulsifiers; flavoring agents; excipient; processing aids.GB2760-96 lists it as food processing aids.
It is mainly used as solvents for a variety of flavors, colors and preservatives, and as extraction solvents for vanilla beans, roasted coffee grains and natural spices. It is used as moisturizing agents and softeners for candy, bread, packaged meats and cheese. It is also used as mildew agents for noodles and sandwiches class. Addition of 0.006% in soymilk enables the flavor not to change upon heating and produces white glossy packaging tofu, which undergoes volume expansion when fried.
4. Propylene glycol is an intermediate for fungicide difenoconazole.