1,2-Propanediol PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

PurTech


Synonym:  Propylene glycol
Linear Formula:  C3H8O2
Molecular Weight:  76.09 g/mol
CAS Number: 57-55-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Miscible
Autoignition temp. 779 °F
Explosion limit 12.5 %
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.432
B pt. 187 °C
M pt. - 60 °C
Density 1.036 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29053200
Flash point 225 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Description

Application
It is widely used as a solvent humectant carrier fluid and stabilizer in pharmaceuticals cosmetics food products and industrial formulations.

Purpose
Its purpose is to retain moisture dissolve and deliver active ingredients and improve the consistency and stability of formulations.

General Description
Propylene glycol is a colorless odorless slightly viscous organic liquid (a diol alcohol) with the chemical formula C3H8O2.