Polypropylene Glycol is a polymer used in a variety of industrial applications including as a surfactant, in the manufacture of adhesives, and as a lubricant.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of urethane and polyurethane products.
- Pharmaceuticals: Applied as a base in pharmaceutical preparations and as a laxative.
- Cosmetics: Used in personal care products as a humectant and emollient.
- Industrial Lubricants: Used as a lubricant and in hydraulic fluids.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Clear, viscous liquid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
C3H6O |
| Molecular Weight |
76.10 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
188 °C |
| Density |
1.0 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water and organic solvents |
| Flash Point |
210 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but should be kept away from excessive heat |