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| Product/grade | Datasheet |
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| 1,3-propanediol |  49kb |
1,3-propanediol
PDO is a non-flammable, low toxicity liquid that is colorless and odourless. It is hygroscopic and is completely soluble in water. PDO is miscible in all proportions with low molecular weight aliphatic alcohols and ketones. It is slightly soluble in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents and has very low miscibility with aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents.
PDO demonstrates the characteristics of an alcohol and can be directly utilised into performance products such as heavy-duty coolants or heat transfer fluids. It also functions as a chemical intermediate in urethane-based polymer systems, either as a chain extender or an adipate production aid. Additionally, it can be formulated into coatings and unsaturated polyester resins, process solvents, and specialty application chemicals. It is widely used in the production of the polymer polytrimethylene terephthalate.
PDO has not been approved for use in the manufacture or preparation of food, drugs, or cosmetics.
