Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- CAS No.
- 57-55-6
Applications & Uses
- Main Applications
- Unsaturated polyester resins;
- Urethanes;
- Paints & varnishes;
- Heat transfer fluids;
- Antifreezes, polyether polyols,
- Antifoaming agents;
- As glycerin substitute in fine organic
- Synthesis;
- As solvent in printing inks;
- As solvent and enzyme stabilizer in
- Laundry detergents;
- Stabilizer in hydraulic fluid;
- Plasticizer to improve process ability of
- Plastics, demulsifying;
- Cellophane manufacturing.
Properties
- Appearance
- viscous clear liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acidity (CH3COOH) | max. 0.005 | % | ASTM D 1613 |
| Ashes | max. 0.01 | % | ILL-003/3-01-18 |
| Bioling Point at 760 mm Hg | 188.2 | °C | - |
| Density at 20°C | 1.037 | g/cm3 | - |
| Distillation range (95% vol.) | 185 - 189 | °C | ASTM D 1078 |
| Flammabity | Flammable | - | - |
| Hazen Color | max. 10 | Hazen units | SR ISO 2211 |
| Ignition Temperature | 99 | °C | - |
| Propylene glycol | min. 99.5 | % | ILL-003/3-01-17 |
| Water (Karl Fisher) | max. 0.25 | % | ASTM E 203 |
Safety & Health
- Safety Consideration
Before handling and using of product, the personnel must be aware of the dangers implied.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Propylene Glycol is packed in stainless steel or carbon steel tanks with adequate internal protection, with a capacity of 20 or 40 tons, property of supplier or customer, or in other stainless steel or aluminum, clean and dry.containers.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
It is stored in specially designed, shed-type storage facilities, with concrete platform. In the case of storage in reservoirs, a slight overpressure with inert gas will be created to avoid
moisture infiltration (the product is hygroscopic)