Description

Butylene glycol propionate is an oily chemical compound composed of butylene glycol and propanoic acid.

What it is used for and where
Butylene glycol is an oil obtained from an amine-treated catalyst or acetaldehyde dehydrogenation process and its chemical structure is very similar to propylene glycol. It is used as a humectant in tobacco, cellophane, as a solvent in injectables, and is also the most widely used glycol in the formulation of paints. It is a good vitrifying agent and a good solvent that can remove heavy hydrocarbon deposits.

Cosmetics
Solvent. It is the substance for dissolving or dispersing surfactants, oils, dyes, flavourings, bactericidal preservatives in solution.
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CAS: 91171-54-9