Alcohol, High-Purity Solvents

Dipropylene Glycol (DPG)

Advanced Fluid Composition with Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) (CAS: 25265-71-8)

This fluid features a composition primarily of Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (70-90%) and Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) (CAS: 25265-71-8) at 10-30%, alongside a small amount of propoxylated and ethoxylated ethylenediamine. It presents as a clear, colourless liquid with a mild odour and a pH between 7-9. Noted for its high boiling and flash points, low vapour pressure, and full water solubility, the product offers a stable base. With a viscosity around 40 mPa.s at 25°C, it is a versatile solution for industrial applications.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

High purity suitable for sensitive fragrance and cosmetic formulations.
Features low odor and a favorable low toxicity profile for enhanced safety.
Provides excellent solvency for a wide range of organic substances.
Acts as an effective humectant, aiding in moisture retention within products.
Serves as an ideal carrier and diluent for fragrances and cosmetic ingredients.
Its low volatility contributes to product stability and extended shelf life.
Functions as an excellent co-solvent, efficiently blending oil and water-based components.
Offers good chemical stability and low viscosity for easy processing and handling.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Purity, % w/w: 99.0 min
Water, % w/w: 0.10 max
Acidity (as Acetic Acid), % w/w: 0.005 max
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 1.020 – 1.025
Color, Pt-Co: 10 max
Diethylene Glycol, % w/w: 0.50 max
Tripropylene Glycol, % w/w: 0.50 max
Hydroxylic Value, mg KOH/g: 650-665
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.441-1.442

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Serves as an excellent solvent and carrier for fragrances and flavors, widely used in perfumes, air fresheners, and as a flavor diluent.
Functions as a humectant, solvent, and emollient in personal care products like cosmetics, lotions, creams, and hair care formulations.
Utilized as a versatile industrial solvent for resins, dyes, and inks, and as a key component in brake fluids and anti-freeze formulations.
Acts as a crucial chemical intermediate, serving as a raw material in the production of polyurethanes, plasticizers, and unsaturated polyester resins.
Employed in specialized heat transfer fluids due to its high thermal stability and low corrosivity.
Incorporated into textile processing as a lubricant and processing aid, enhancing fabric treatment and handling.