Technical Bulletin
PROPYLENE GLYCOL - INDUSTRIAL
1,2 propanediol
GENERIC NAMES
A relatively nontoxic liquid that is practically colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
DESCRIPTION
polyester and alkyd resins, paints and coatings, antifreeze coolants and heat transfer
APPLICATIONS
fluids, plasticizer, functional fluids.
SALES SPECIFICATIONS
Test
Property Specifications Method *
Acidity (as acetic acid), wt.% 0.005 max. ST-31.46, B
Appearance Substantially free of suspended matter ST-30.1
Ash, wt.% 0.005 max. ST-31.12
Assay as PG, wt. % 99.0 min. ST-35.102
Chlorides (Inorganic) as CI, ppm 1.0 max. ST-4.7
Color, Pt-Co 10 max. ST-30.12
Iron as FE, ppm 1.0 max. ST-4.9
Water, wt.% 0.2 max. ST-31.53
* Test methods are available upon request.
Copyright 漏 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998 2013-7/99
Huntsman ICI Chemicals, LLC
Huntsman ICI Chemicals, LLC warrants only that its products meet the specifications stated herein. Typical properties, where stated, are to be considered as representative of current production and should not
be treated as specifications. While all the information presented in this document is believed to be reliable and to represent the best available data on these products, NO GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR
REPRESENTATION IS MADE, INTENDED, OR IMPLIED AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY INFORMATION, OR AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF ANY CHEMICAL
COMPOUNDS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE, OR THAT ANY CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR USE THEREOF ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A CLAIM BY A THIRD PARTY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF
ANY PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. EACH USER SHOULD CONDUCT A SUFFICIENT INVESTIGATION TO ESTABLISH THE SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR
ITS INTENDED USE. Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling. For all products listed, user should obtain detailed information on toxicity, together with proper shipping, handling and
storage procedures, and comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards.
Main Sales Office: Huntsman ICI Chemicals, LLC / P.O. Box 27707 / Houston, Texas 77227-7707 / Tel: 713-235-6000 / Fax: 713-235-6437
Technical Services Section: P.O. Box 15730 / Austin, Texas 78761 / Tel: 512-459-6543 / Fax: 512-483-0925
PROPYLENE GLYCOL - INDUSTRIAL
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Chemical Properties
Structure HO-CH-CH2-OH
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CH3
Molecular Weight 76
Physical Properties Regulatory Information
Boiling range, DOT Classification not regulated
ASTM, 掳C, IBP 185 min. Freight Classification propylene glycol
ASTM, 掳C, DP 189 min. OSHA Classification
Flash point, PMCC, 掳F 212 HMIS Code
Freezing point, 掳C <-76 CAS Number 57-55-6
1.4300 min. TSCA Inventory listed on or exempt.
Refractive index, 25掳C
1.4324 max.
1.0350 min. WHMIS Classification not regulated
Specific gravity, 25/25掳C
1.0370 max. Canadian DSL listed on or exempt.
European EINECS listed on or exempt.
Specific heat, 0掳C, cal/gm/掳C
<1 Australian AICS listed on or exempt.
Vapor pressure, 20掳C, mm
Hg
60 Japanese MITI listed on or exempt.
Viscosity, 20掳C, cp
Water solubility, % >10
8.64
Weight, 20掳C, lb/gal
PRODUCT SAFETY POLICY
It is the product safety policy of Huntsman ICI Chemicals, LLC to provide our customers with information on the
safe handling and use of our products. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) should always be read and
understood thoroughly before handling the product, and adequate safety procedures should be followed.
Information on the toxicity, environmental, and industrial hygiene aspects of our products may be found in the
MSDS.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautionary measures include: use only with adequate ventilation; avoid breathing vapor, mist or gas; avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing; keep container closed; and wash thoroughly after handling.
SHIPPING
Product is available in barges, tank cars and tank trucks, and 55-gallon non-returnable drums, 480 pounds net
weight. DOT label required: None. Freight classification: Propylene glycol. Certain government regulations may
apply at the time of shipment.
Copyright 漏 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998 2013-7/99
Huntsman ICI Chemicals, LLC
Huntsman ICI Chemicals, LLC warrants only that its products meet the specifications stated herein. Typical properties, where stated, are to be considered as representative of current production and should not
be treated as specifications. While all the information presented in this document is believed to be reliable and to represent the best available data on these products, NO GUARANTEE, WARRANTY, OR
REPRESENTATION IS MADE, INTENDED, OR IMPLIED AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY INFORMATION, OR AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF ANY CHEMICAL
COMPOUNDS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE, OR THAT ANY CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR USE THEREOF ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A CLAIM BY A THIRD PARTY FOR INFRINGEMENT OF
ANY PATENT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. EACH USER SHOULD CONDUCT A SUFFICIENT INVESTIGATION TO ESTABLISH THE SUITABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR
ITS INTENDED USE. Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling. For all products listed, user should obtain detailed information on toxicity, together with proper shipping, handling and
storage procedures, and comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards.
Main Sales Office: Huntsman ICI Chemicals, LLC / P.O. Box 27707 / Houston, Texas 77227-7707 / Tel: 713-235-6000 / Fax: 713-235-6437
Technical Services Section: P.O. Box 15730 / Austin, Texas 78761 / Tel: 512-459-6543 / Fax: 512-483-0925
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