Propylene glycol is an odorless, colorless, hygroscopic liquid. It is fully hygroscopic and miscible with water, alcohols, esters, ketones, and amines, but exhibits limited miscibility with hydrocarbons. The industrial-grade is used in resin manufacturing (especially UPR), as well as paints and coatings, de-icing, antifreeze, detergents, and brake fluids. The USP grade meets strict quality and handling standards so is appropriate for applications such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food.
Characteristics
- Colorless
- Odorless
- High boiling point
- Low vapor pressure
- Strong solvency
- Ease of handling
- Excellent heat transfer properties
- Lowers freezing point of water
- Hygroscopic
- Low VOC emissions
- Biodegradable
Grades
- Industrial
- USP
Products available
- Propylene glycol industrial grade
- Propylene glycol USP grade
- Custom blends and dilutions
Sizes available
- Bulk rail car
- Bulk tank truck
- Totes (IBC)
- Drums
- Pails
- Cases
Applications
Chemical manufacturing | Chemical intermediates for resins, plastics |
Coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers | Coatings, latex paints, adhesives, urethanes, inks and dyes |
Household and industrial cleaning | Detergents, automotive, antifreeze, coolants |
Pharmaceuticals | Excipient, carrier |
Food & beverage | Flavor agent, humectant, animal feed |
Personal care | Foam stabilizer, humectant for deodorant, lotions, sunscreen, cosmetics |
Other | Lubricants, natural gas dehydration, plasticizers, surfactants, waxes, heat transfer fluids, hydraulic fluids |
Univar Solutions is the premier propylene glycol distributor
- Vast network of 120+ wholly-owned facilities with bulk tank, rail car, blending and packaging infrastructure
- Efficient private fleet with dedicated drivers servicing local regions
- Partnership with world-class suppliers offering various manufacturing sites and production processes
- Experienced sales force with broad product and market knowledge
- Custom and specialty blending and lab services
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