Propylene glycol monopropyl ether (PGnP / PnP)
2026.10.14
CAS No.: 111-76-2
Basic Properties
• Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with mild odor
• Density: 0.902 g/cm³ (20℃)
• Boiling point: 171℃
• Flash point: 61℃ (closed cup)
• Miscible with water, alcohols, ketones and hydrocarbons; widely used glycol ether solvent
Key Features
Good balance of solvency and evaporation rate. Excellent coupling ability for water-oil systems. Can dissolve oils, resins and waxes. Irritating to skin and eyes.
Main Applications
1. Solvent for water-based paints, coatings, varnishes and printing inks
2. Component for industrial cleaners, degreasers and household cleaning formulations
3. Coalescing agent in latex paints
4. Raw material for butoxyethyl acetate
5. Textile dyeing auxiliary and leather finishing agent