[Propylene glycol supply and sales] Proportion reference of propylene glycol application fields

According to the supply of propylene glycol: propylene glycol is an organic compound (diol ), usually a slightly sweet, odorless, colorless and transparent oily liquid that absorbs moisture and is easily mixed with water, acetone, and chloroform. Propylene glycol has a wide range of applications and is often used as a hygroscopic agent, antifreeze, lubricant and solvent in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

The reference proportion of propylene glycol in specific application fields is as follows:

Used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins (used in coatings and glass fiber reinforced resins) Accounting for approximately 27%;

Food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic uses account for approximately 20%;

Manufacturing functional fluids (antifreeze, heat transfer fluids, deicing agents, etc.) account for approximately 20%. 20%;

Liquid detergents account for about 17%;

Coatings and paints account for 5%;

Tobacco moisturizers account for 2% ;

Other uses account for about 9%.