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CHARACTERISTICS
Propylene glycol is obtained by catalytic reaction of distilled glycerin 99.7% with hydrogen. It is an ecological and renewable product, made of distilled glycerin, obtained from sustainable biodiesel production, where vegetable oils are used in the transesterification process.
APPLICATION
Propylene glycol is used for manufacturing functional fluids, antifreeze preparations and polyester resins.
SPECIFICATION
|
Parameter
|
Value
|
Unit
|
Method
|
|
Content
of propylene glycol (1-2, propanediol)
|
> 99.5
|
wt%
|
PM 488
|
|
Water
content
|
< 0.2
|
wt%
|
Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.5.12
|
|
Ethylene
glycol content
|
< 500
|
wt ppm
|
USP 43
|
|
Acid
value
|
< 0.02
|
mg KOH/g
|
PM 158
|
|
Refractive
index
|
1.4431 – 1.433
|
-
|
Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.2.6
|
|
Density
|
1.035 – 1040
|
g/mL
|
PM 379
|
|
Boiling
range
|
184 – 189
|
°C
|
Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.2.12
|
|
Colour
APHA
|
< 10
|
Hazen
|
PN EN ISO 6271
|
|
Heavy
metals content
|
≤ 5
|
ppm (m/v)
|
Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.4.8
|
|
Oxidizing
substances content
|
Complies
|
-
|
Eur.Ph.10/430-1
|
|
Recuing
substance content
|
Complies
|
-
|
Eur.Ph.10/430-2
|
|
Sulphated
ash content
|
< 70
|
wt ppm
|
Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.4.14
|
|
Sulphate
content
|
≤ 60
|
wt ppm
|
PM 621
|
|
Chloride
content
|
≤ 70
|
wt ppm
|
PM 621
|
Storage only in original, tightly closed containers, store in a well-ventilated place. Protect from air, moisture and light.
TRANSPORT
Propylene glycol is not a hazardous material according to RID/ADR.
PACKAGING
Bulk.
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