Monopropylene glycol (MPG)

Monopropylene glycol, also known as propane-1,2-diol or MPG, is a clear, odourless, colourless liquid with a low viscosity. It belongs to the family of glycols and is used as a solvent, anti-freeze and coolant. Furthermore, the MPG serves as a raw material for polyester resins for the automotive industry and shipbuilding. MATSEN CHEMIE AG also supplies MPG as a bio-based product in road tankers.

  • Propylene glycol
  • α-Propylene glycol
  • Propane-1,2-diol
  • 1,2-Propanediol
  • 1,2-Dihydroxypropane
  • Methylethylene glycol
  • Methyl ethyl glycol

General information:

Abbreviation MPG
CAS number 57-55-6
EC no: 200-338-0
REACH Registration No. 01-2119456809-23
MATSEN Article no. 1510
Sum formula: C3H8O2
Description clear liquid with a distinctive odor
Available packaging lose, canister, bottle
Variants technical | Double Distilled | Groceries
Aggregate state liquid
Form liquid
Colour clear
Odour characteristic
Purity ≥ 99.5% wt.-%
Boiling point 184 °C
Melting point -60 °C

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