Specialty Chemicals
Propylene Glycol
Propylene glycol is a clear, hygroscopic diol used as a solvent, humectant and chemical intermediate. Its two hydroxyl groups give it water affinity and make it useful in polyester chemistry and a range of formulated liquid systems.
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Product information
Propylene glycol is a clear, hygroscopic diol used as a solvent, humectant and chemical intermediate. Its two hydroxyl groups give it water affinity and make it useful in polyester chemistry and a range of formulated liquid systems.
The substance is sold in multiple commercial and regulated grades. Applications involving food, pharmaceuticals or personal care require the appropriate specification and compliance documentation, so Hamara’s website should not imply a particular regulatory grade until the client confirms it.
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General guidance
Handling and storage
Supplier SDS guidance calls for normal chemical hygiene, keeping propylene glycol containers closed and storing under the conditions specified for the supplied grade. Avoid unnecessary contact and use ventilation and personal protection appropriate to the work activity. Contamination should be prevented where regulated grades are involved. This summary provides general information only and does not replace the current SDS.
Applications
Application information
- Polyester and resin manufacture
- Industrial solvent and formulation carrier
- Heat-transfer and deicing formulations
- Humectant applications where an appropriate grade is specified
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