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Propylene Carbonate
1.General information
(1) Name: Propylene carbonate
(2) Synonyms: 1 , 2 - Propanediol carbonate, 1 , 2 - Propylene
carbonate
1 ,3- Dioxolan-2- one,4- methyl- 1- Methylethylene carbonate ;4 -
Methyl-2 - oxo- 1,3 - dioxolane
(3) CAS:108-32-7
(4) EINECS: 203-572- 1
(5) MW:102.09
(6) MF: C4H6O3
2. Physical property
Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid, very slight ester odor. |
Ignition Temperature | 455 °C |
Density at 20°C | 1.204 g/cm3 |
Melting Temperature | −49 °C |
Boiling Temperature | 240-243 °C |
Flash point | 123 °C |
Refraction index(25°C) | 1.418- 1.421 |
Viscosity(25°C) | 2.4 cps |
Solubility | 25°C by weight |
PC in water | 21% |
Water in PC | 8% |
3. Specification sheet
Item | Industry grade | Electronic grade |
Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid | |
Assay(GC) | 99.7% Min | 99.95% Min |
Color(APHA) | 10 Max | 10 Max |
Moisture(K.F) | 0.05% Max | 0.01% Max |
Density(20°C) | 1.203±0.005 g/cm3 | 1.203±0.005 g/cm3 |
4. Specification sheet(USP standard)
Item | Pharmaceutical grade |
Identification(IR) | Complies with standard |
Assay(Titration) | 99.0- 100.5% |
Residue on ignition | 0.01% Max |
PH | 6.0-7.5 |
Density(20°C) | 1.203- 1.210 g/cm3 |
5. Applications
(1) Reactive diluents for urethane and epoxy resins
(2) Cleaner and degreasers
(3) Cosmetics additives
(4) Paint stripper
(5) Foundry sand binder catalyst, wood binding resins
(6) Coal mining, excavation and tunneling
(7) Setting agent in chemical grouting to get easily controlled gel
time.
(8) Isocyanate and unsaturated polyester resin cleanup solvent,
(9) Viscosity reducer in coatings, CO2 extraction
(10) Textile dye carrier and cleaner
6. Packing
250 KG/ Iron drum; 1200 KG/ IBC( intermediate bulk container); 25
MT/ ISO TANK
7. Shipping and storage
Propylene carbonate must be protected away from fire and
electrostatic charge.
Enough ventilation of work and storage area. Store in a dry cool
place in tight container. Shipment as non- dangerous goods
according to IMDG.
Always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed
information on handling and disposal.