BASF
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Ingredient Profile
Water-miscible glycol solvent and humectant for personal care and technical systems.
INCI Name: Propylene Glycol
CAS Number: 57-55-6
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: C3H8O2
Ionic Type: Nonionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: PG
Propylene Glycol is an industrial ingredient used for solvent, humectant, carrier, and freeze-point modifier. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Propylene Glycol is used in practical industrial formulations where solvent, humectant, carrier, and freeze-point modifier. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 0.5-20% depending on product type, grade, and solvent target.
Solubility: Water miscible
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Solvent, humectant, carrier, and freeze-point modifier.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 99 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Water miscible | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 76.09 - 76.09 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | 1.03 - 1.04 | g/cm3 | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Viscosity | Low viscosity liquid | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Oxidizers
status: avoid | Avoid strong oxidizing conditions unless supplier data supports use.
Water
status: compatible | Water miscible or highly water soluble depending on grade.
Glycols
status: compatible | Compatible with many glycol and polyol systems.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Review supplier SDS/TDS and grade suitability before use in regulated applications.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.