1, 2-Propanediol

1,2-Propanediol is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic, slightly sweet, viscous and hygroscopic liquid. It has stable chemical properties and exhibits the characteristics of both alcohols and diols, making it a widely used organic chemical raw material and auxiliary material.

1. Food industry: food additive (E1520), used as humectant, stabilizer, anti-caking agent and solvent.

2. Pharmaceutical field: pharmaceutical excipient, drug solvent, carrier, humectant and adjuvant for injections.

3. Cosmetics: humectant, solvent and emollient, widely used in skin care products, toothpaste and soap.

4. Industrial applications: raw material for unsaturated polyester resins, antifreeze, plasticizer, solvent and heat transfer fluid.

5. Others: tobacco humectant, solvent for food flavors, animal feed additive and electronic coolant.