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Glycol Ether TPM

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SUMMARY

Glycol Ether TPM is a colorless liquid with a slight odor and is soluble in water. Glycol Ether TPM is as a solvent in the production of coatings, paints, and cleaning products and as a coupling agent to manufacture cosmetics and personal care products, and also in agricultural and chemical processes. Glycol Ether TPM is used as an intermediate prepare surfactants, resins, and plasticizers. 

INDUSTRIES

  • Agriculture: Serves as a carrier, humectant, and solvent in pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer formulations. 
  • Consumer: Provides solvency, stabilization, and performance in household and specialty products. 
  • Packaging & Print: Supports ink formulations, coatings, and solvent-based processes for improved print quality and adhesion. 
  • Paints & Coatings: Enhances film formation, flow, and application properties in paints, coatings, and varnishes. 
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a humectant, solvent, and stabilizer in skincare, haircare, and hygiene formulations. 

APPLICATIONS

  • Surface Cleaners: Enhances solubility, cleaning efficiency, and performance in household, industrial, and institutional cleaners. 
  • Cosmetic Products: Acts as a humectant, solvent, and stabilizer to improve texture, moisture retention, and formulation consistency. 
  • Strippers & Removers: Functions as a solvent to dissolve coatings, adhesives, and residues for effective removal. 
  • Bath & Body Care: Supports humectancy, solubility, and stability in soaps, lotions, and hygiene products. 
  • Herbicides: Serves as a carrier, solvent, and processing aid to ensure uniform dispersion and effectiveness of active ingredients. 

VALUE PROPOSITIONS

  • High Solvency: Effectively dissolves a wide range of resins, coatings, and active ingredients, improving formulation efficiency and performance. 

MARKET SEGMENTS

  • Coatings: Enhances film formation, flow, and durability in paints, varnishes, and specialty coatings. 
  • Inks: Improves solubility, pigment dispersion, and application performance in printing inks and dye formulations. 
  • Agrochemicals: Serves as a carrier and solvent for active ingredients in pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer products. 
  • Cosmetics: Provides humectancy, solubility, and stability in personal care and hygiene formulations. 

FUNCTIONS

  • Stabilizer: Maintains formulation integrity, preventing separation, degradation, or unwanted reactions. 
  • Cleaning Agent: Supports removal of oils, residues, and contaminants in industrial, commercial, and household cleaning applications. 
  • Solvent: Dissolves active ingredients, additives, and residues to aid blending, formulation, and processing operations. 
  • Emollient: Provides moisturization, softness, and improved texture in personal care and cosmetic products.