SUMMARY
Dipropylene glycol colorless viscous liquid. It is used to manufacture polymers, high-volume plasticizers, and alkyd resins. It is utilized as a reactant for unsaturated polyester resins and an initiator for polyurethane polyols. It is used as a raw material for laser printers, toner, and soaps and as a solvent for agricultural chemicals, aromatics extraction, printing inks, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, coatings, and lacquers. It is used as an additive in hair and skin care products, as a coupling agent in textile lubricants, and solvent in hydraulic fluids.
INDUSTRIES
- Oil & Gas: Used as a solvent and component in drilling fluids, gas treatment chemicals, and dehydration systems.
- Food & Nutrition: Functions as a humectant, carrier, and solvent in regulated food and flavor applications.
- Plastics Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of plastics, resins, and polymer systems.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile solvent and building block for producing esters, plasticizers, and specialty chemicals.
- Paints & Coatings: Provides solvency, improved flow, and humectancy in coating and paint formulations.
- Agriculture: Used as a carrier, stabilizer, and solvent in pesticide and agrochemical formulations.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a humectant, solvent, and fragrance carrier in lotions, perfumes, deodorants, and other personal care products.
APPLICATIONS
- Plastic & Polymer Production: Acts as an intermediate and solvent in the manufacture of plastics, resins, and polymer systems.
- Cosmetic Products: Serves as a humectant, solvent, and fragrance carrier in perfumes, lotions, creams, and deodorants.
- Hair Treatment: Used in conditioners, styling products, and treatments to enhance moisture retention and product stability.
- Bath & Body Care: Provides smooth texture, moisture balance, and fragrance stability in soaps, body washes, and skincare products.
- Fuel Production & Additives: Functions as a stabilizer, additive component, or processing aid in fuel and fuel-additive formulations.
- Paints & Varnishes: Offers solvency, improved flow, and humectancy in coating systems to enhance application and film performance.
MARKET SEGMENTS
- Paint & Dyes: Dipropylene Glycol is used as a stable solvent and viscosity-modifying ingredient in dye and paint formulations, enhancing flow, application quality, and color consistency.
- Gas: Used in fuel additives and gas-processing chemicals due to its strong solvency, thermal stability, and compatibility with hydrocarbon systems.
- Cosmetics: Serves as a humectant, solvent, and ingredient carrier in skincare, haircare, and body care formulations to support moisture retention and improve overall product performance.
- Agrochemicals: Acts as a solvent and formulation aid in agricultural chemical blends, improving stability, dispersibility, and delivery of active ingredients.
FUNCTIONS
- Additive: Enhances product performance by improving stability, texture, or formulation characteristics across various chemical applications.
- Plasticizer: Increases flexibility and workability in polymers and plastics by reducing brittleness and improving material softness.
- Ingredient: Serves as a key component in formulated products, contributing to overall functionality, stability, or performance.
- Solvent: Provides strong solvency for dissolving, blending, or dispersing other substances in industrial, cosmetic, and chemical formulations.