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Polypropylene glycol 1,200
Description
Used to make polyester compounds, absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products and as a base for deicing solutions. Propylene glycol is used by the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries as an antifreeze. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors, and in the paint and plastics industries. Propylene glycol is also used to create artificial smoke or fog used in fire-fighting training and in theatrical productions.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Synonym | polypropylene glycol, polyoxypropylene, 2-2-hydroxypropoxy propan-1-ol, emkapyl, lineartop e, niax ppg, polyoxypropylene glycol, methyloxirane homopolymer, desmophen 360c, 2-2-hydroxypropoxy-1-propanol |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,ethanol,diethyl ether and chloroform. |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 134.18 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Polypropylene glycol 1000 |
Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 500-039-8 |
| RTECSNumber | TR5800000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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