VWR (±)-1,2-Propanediol ≥99%, TECHNICAL

VWR (±)-1,2-Propanediol, also known as propylene glycol, is a clear, colorless, and moderately viscous liquid used in a wide variety of industrial and chemical manufacturing applications. With a purity of ≥99%, this technical-grade product is suitable for use as a solvent, humectant, stabilizer, and intermediate in non-food industrial formulations.

This compound exhibits excellent compatibility with water, alcohols, and many organic solvents, making it a versatile ingredient in coolants, antifreeze solutions, chemical processing, and polymer production.

Key Features and Benefits

• High purity (≥99%) suitable for technical and industrial applications
• Low freezing point (–59 °C) and moderate boiling point (187.6 °C)
• Excellent miscibility with water and polar solvents
• Flash point of 99 °C provides moderate handling safety
• Stable under ambient storage conditions
• Commonly used as a solvent, stabilizer, and formulation base

Typical Applications

• Solvent for dyes, resins, and industrial coatings
• Component in antifreeze and de-icing fluids
• Humectant in adhesives and surface treatments
• Heat transfer fluid in closed-loop systems
• Intermediate in the production of plastics and polyurethanes
• Carrier solvent in industrial cleaning formulations

Technical Specifications

Packaging Information

VWR (±)-1,2-Propanediol, ≥99%, TECHNICAL Grade is a highly versatile industrial solvent and intermediate with excellent thermal, chemical, and physical properties. Its high purity, compatibility with various substances, and stability under standard conditions make it ideal for a broad range of non-food, technical applications across chemical manufacturing, industrial formulation, and engineering systems.