*1, 2-propylene glycol is an important raw material of unsaturated polyester, epoxy resin, polyurethane resin, plasticizer and surfactant, which accounts for about 45% of the total consumption of propylene glycol. This unsaturated polyester is widely used in surface coatings and reinforced plastics.
*1, 2-propanediol has good viscosity and hygroscopicity, and is widely used as hygroscopies, antifreeze agents, lubricants and solvents in the food, medical and cosmetic industries.
* In the food industry, 1, 2-propylene glycol reacts with fatty acids to form propylene glycol fatty acid esters, which are mainly used as food emulsifiers; 1, 2-propanediol is an excellent solvent for flavoring and pigment. Because of its low toxicity, it is used as a solvent for spices and edible pigments in the food industry.
*1, 2-propanediol in the medical industry is often used to manufacture all kinds of ointments, ointments solvent, softener and excipient, in the medical industry as a mixture, preservatives, ointments, vitamins, penicillin and other solvents.
* Due to propylene glycol and all kinds of spices have good mutual solubility, so it is also used as a cosmetic solvent and softener and so on.
*1, 2-propylene glycol is also used as a tobacco humidifier, mildew inhibitor, food processing equipment lubricating oil and food marking ink solvent.
* Aqueous solution of 1, 2-propylene glycol is an effective antifreeze agent. Also used as tobacco wetting agent, mildew inhibitor, fruit ripening preservative, antifreeze and heat carrier.