Property:

Colorless viscous stable water-absorbing liquid, almost tasteless and odorless. It is miscible with water, ethanol and various organic solvents.

Usage:

1, 2-propylene glycol is an important raw material of unsaturated polyester, epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, plasticizer and surfactant.

2. It is widely used as hygroscopic agent, antifreeze agent, lubricant and solvent in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In the food industry,

3. 1, 2-propylene glycol reacts with fatty acids to produce propylene glycol fatty acid ester, which is mainly used as a solvent for food emulsifier, fragrance and food coloring.

4. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is often used as a solvent, softener and excipient for the manufacture of various ointments and ointments.

5. Because propylene glycol has good miscibility with various spices, it is also used as a solvent and softener for cosmetics.

6. Also used as tobacco humidifier, mildewproof agent, food processing equipment lubricating oil and food marking ink solvent.

7. Aqueous solution of 1, 2-propylene glycol is an effective antifreeze agent. It is also used as tobacco wetting agent, anti-mildew agent, fruit ripening preservative, antifreeze and heat carrier.