Monopropylene glycol (MPG, 1,2-Propanediol) is a high-purity diol that mixes well with water and organic solvents. It is used in a wide range of industries, including food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and technical. It is characterized by hygroscopicity, stability and high quality, which makes it a versatile raw material.
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CAS: 57-55-6
WE: 200-338-0
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C3H8O2
Packaging:
IBC 1000 l = 1050 kg | Tank truck: approx. 24,000 kg |Barrel 200 l = 210 kg
Product description:
Monopropylene glycol (MPG, 1,2-Propanediol) is a high-purity chemical compound from the group of dihydroxy alcohols (diols), widely used as a raw material and component in industrial formulations. It is characterized by very good miscibility with water and solubility in many organic solvents. Thanks to its hygroscopic properties and physicochemical stability, it is used both in technical applications and in industries requiring high-quality raw materials – such as the food, pharmaceutical or cosmetics industry.
The product has the REACH mark and is not subject to classification as a dangerous substance in transport (ADR), which translates into ease of logistics and storage. MPG is characterized by high purity, repeatable parameters and stability in long-term use, which makes it a raw material with a wide range of applications in industry.
Product characteristics:
| Synonyms: | MPG; 1,2-Propanediol; Monopropyleneglycol; 1,2-Dihydroxypropane; Propane-1,2-diol |
| Aggregation: | liquid |
| Appearance: | colorless, viscous liquid |
| Fragrance: | odorless |
| Taste: | sweet |
| Solubility: | very soluble in water, acetone and chloroform |
| Molecular weight: | 76.09 g/mol |
| Melting point: | –59°C |
| Boiling point: | 188°C |
| Flash point: | 106°C |
| Density: | approx. 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Other features: | strongly hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air) |
| CLP/GHS classification: | non-toxic |
| ADR: | not subject to regulations regarding the transport of dangerous goods by road |
| REACH: | 01-2119456809-XX |
Application:
Pharmaceutical industry
- Used as an ingredient in some drugs and pharmaceutical preparations
Cosmetics industry
- Ingredient in cosmetics with moisturizing and caring effects
Food industry
- Used as a carrier for aromatic and fragrance substances
- Occurs in food additives
Chemical and industrial industry
- Reagent in chemical synthesis processes
- Semi-finished product in the production of chemical compounds
- Working fluid in refrigeration, heating and air conditioning installations
- Component of paints, varnishes and construction chemicals
- Used in industrial and automotive chemistry
Other industries
- Textile industry (e.g. fabric finishing processes)
- Component of anti-icing mixtures (airports, roads)
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