Polypropylene glycol 400 - PPG 400

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Polypropylene glycol 400 (PPG 400) is a liquid polyether compound with an average molecular weight of 400.

Product Details

Formula:

HO(C3H6O)nC3H6OH

CAS Number:

25322-69-4

Also Known As:

PPG 400; Polyether Polyol; Poly(propylene oxide) 400

applications:

Polypropylene glycol 400 (PPG 400) is a liquid polyether compound with a variety of industrial and some pharmaceutical applications.


It's used as a solvent in inks, paints, and cleaning products. It serves as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals, such as polyurethane precursors, esters, and surfactants. It can be used as a lubricant or a component in lubricants, in some heat transfer fluid applications, hydraulic fluids and plasticizer in some polymer formulations.


In pharmaceutical formulations, it can be used as a solvent, solubilizer, and vehicle for certain drugs. In cosmetics, it can act as a humectant.

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

288

Density, g/cm3

1.01

Flash Point, °C

230

Melting point, °C

-40

Molecular weight, g/mol

400

Odor

Nearly odorless, with a faintly sweet taste

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.447

COMMERCIAL REQUESTS ONLY

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Polypropylene glycol 400 (PPG 400) requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

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