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Vegetable propylene glycol
Produced by ORLEN Południe
Offered by ORLEN
Vegetable propylene glycol is obtained by catalytic reaction of distilled glycerin 99.7% with hydrogen. It is an ecological and renewable product, made of distilled glycerin, obtained from sustainable biodiesel production, where vegetable oils are used in the transesterification process.
Application
Vegetable propylene glycol is used for manufacturing functional fluids, antifreeze preparations and polyester resins.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Testing method |
| Content of propylene glycol (1-2, propanediol) | > 99.5 | wt% | PM 488 |
| Water content | < 0.2 | wt% | Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.5.12 |
| Ethylene glycol content | < 500 | wt ppm | USP 43 |
| Acid value | < 0.2 | mg KOH/g | PM 158 |
| Refractive index at 20°C | 1.431-1.433 | - | Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.2.6 |
| Density at 20°C | 1.035-1.040 | g/cm3 | PM 379 |
| Boiling range | 184-189 | °C | Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.2.12 |
| Colour APHA | < 10 | Hazen | PN EN ISO 6271 |
| Heavy metals content | ≤ 5 | ppm (m/v) | Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.4.8 |
| Oxidizing substances content | complies | - | Eur.Ph.10/430-1 |
| Reducing substances content | complies | - | Eur.Ph.10/430-2 |
| Sulphated ash content | < 70 | wt ppm | Eur.Ph.10/430 p.2.4.14 |
| Sulphate content | ≤ 60 | wt ppm | PM 621 |
| Chloride content | ≤ 70 | wt ppm | PM 621 |
Storage
Storage only in original, tightly closed containers, store in a well-ventilated place. Protect from air, moisture and light.
Transport
Vegetable propylene glycol is not a hazardous material according to RID/ADR.
Packaging
Bulk.