SUMMARY
Tripropylene glycol is a colorless liquid. It is used as an intermediate to prepare resins, plasticizers, insecticides, pharmaceuticals, and organic compounds. It is also employed as a solvent for coating, inks, varnish removers, gums, resins, oils, inks, paints, hydraulic/brake fluids, cutting oils, emulsifiers, greases, dyestuffs, pharmaceutical/agricultural products, and soaps. It is also used as additive for carburetor fuels.
INDUSTRIES
- HI&I: Enhances cleaning, degreasing, and sanitization formulations with improved solvency and moisture retention.
- Agriculture: Serves as a carrier, solvent, and humectant in pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer formulations.
- Metalworking Fluids & Lubricants: Provides lubrication, cooling, and stability in machining and metalworking applications.
- Paints & Coatings: Functions as a coalescent, humectant, and solvent to improve film formation, durability, and application performance.
- Healthcare & Pharmaceutical: Used as a high-purity solvent, stabilizer, and carrier in medicines, topical products, and dosage forms.
- Adhesives & Sealants: Improves viscosity control, formulation stability, and moisture retention in adhesive and sealant products.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile intermediate, solvent, and stabilizer in chemical synthesis and production processes.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a humectant, solvent, and stabilizer in skincare, haircare, and hygiene formulations.
APPLICATIONS
- Insecticides: Serves as a solvent and carrier for active ingredients, ensuring uniform dispersion and effectiveness.
- Fuel Production & Additives: Functions as a stabilizer, solvent, and processing aid in fuel formulation and additive blends.
- Cleaning & Sanitation: Enhances solubility, performance, and stability in household, industrial, and institutional cleaners.
- Coating Additives: Acts as a coalescent, humectant, and stabilizer to improve film formation, adhesion, and durability in paints and coatings.
MARKET SEGMENTS
- Cleaning Chemicals: Enhances solvency, stability, and performance in industrial, institutional, and household cleaning formulations.
- Agrochemicals: Serves as a carrier and solvent for active ingredients in pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer products.
- Polymers & Resins: Functions as a humectant, solvent, and processing aid in resin and polymer manufacturing.
FUNCTIONS
- Intermediate: Serves as a key component in chemical synthesis and formulation processes.
- Solvent: Dissolves active ingredients, additives, and residues to support blending, formulation, and industrial applications.
- Plasticizer: Enhances flexibility, workability, and processing characteristics in polymers, resins, and adhesives.
- Additive: Improves performance, stability, and functional properties in chemical, industrial, and consumer products.