CAS: 24800-44-0
Chemical name: Tripropylene glycol (TPG)
Molecular formula: C₉H₂₀O₄
Properties
Colorless transparent viscous liquid, almost odorless. Fully miscible with water and many organic solvents, low volatility.
Boiling point: 270℃, closed-cup flash point approx 143℃, density: 1.02 g/cm³. Low-toxicity polyglycol, good coupling & humectant performance.
Main applications
1. Coatings & inks: Slow-evaporating coalescing agent, leveling agent for waterborne & industrial coatings, UV raw material for TPGDA
2. PU & resin: Polyol intermediate for polyurethane elastomers, unsaturated polyester
3. Personal care: Humectant, solvent and viscosity modifier for cosmetics
4. Others: Industrial cleaners, textile lubricants, hydraulic fluids, formulation coupling agent