Monopropylene Glycol MPG
EINECS number 200-338-0
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CAS number 57-55-6
Monopropylene Glycol (MPG), also known as 1,2-Propanediol, is a clear, colorless, and nearly odorless liquid belonging to the glycol family of chemicals. Chemically represented as C₃H₈O₂, MPG is widely used across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food production, and industrial applications due to its excellent solvent, humectant, and carrier properties.
In the automotive and industrial sectors, Monopropylene Glycol (MPG) is commonly used in antifreeze and coolant formulations, lowering the freezing point of liquids to prevent solidification in cold conditions. It also acts as a deicing agent for aircraft, runways, and roads.
Thanks to its hygroscopic nature, Monopropylene Glycol (MPG) is capable of absorbing moisture from the environment. This makes it valuable in moisture control for food products, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items.
In heat transfer systems, such as solar water heaters and industrial cooling, MPG serves as an efficient and safe heat transfer fluid.
In the cosmetic and personal care industry, Monopropylene Glycol (MPG) is widely used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in products like creams, lotions, gels, and deodorants. It is also a common solvent in the fragrance industry, helping disperse and dilute aromatic compounds.
Other applications include use as a plasticizer in plastics and resins, a moisturizing agent in the tobacco industry, and a carrier or diluent in pharmaceutical drug formulations.
MPG is available in USP/Pharma and Synthetic grades, depending on application needs.
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Monopropylene Glycol MPG is widely used not only in industrial formulations, but also as a key ingredient in antifreeze, deicing fluids, and chemical intermediates. Its excellent hygroscopic and solvent properties make it suitable for a broad range of technical applications. Available in bulk or packaged formats, it can be delivered worldwide via Equilex’s logistics network.
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