Propylene Carbonate

Basic Information

CAS: 108-32-7
HS: 29209010
Color, Odor, State: Colorless, odorless, transparent liquid
Toxicity: Low toxicity
Flammability: Flammable
Density: 1.2047 g/cm³ 
Volatility: Low volatility
Boiling Point: 242°C
Stability: Good
Melting Point: -48.8°C
Acidity/Alkalinity: Neutral
Flash Point: 128°C
Solubility: Soluble in water; miscible with acetone, alcohols, diethyl ether, benzene, ethyl acetate, and other solvents

Application

1. Used as a solvent for synthetic fibers and other polymers, also serves as an extractant, plasticizer, etc.
2. In the electronics industry, it functions as an excellent medium for high-energy batteries and capacitors.
3. In the polymer industry, it acts as a solvent and plasticizer for polymers.
4. Used as a plasticizer for adhesives and sealants.
5. Can serve as a curing accelerator for phenolic resins and a dispersant for pigments and fillers in water-soluble adhesives.
6. In the chemical industry, it is the primary raw material for synthesizing dimethyl carbonate and can also be used to remove carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from natural gas and petroleum cracking gases.
7. Applicable in industrial fields such as textiles and printing/dyeing.