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Monopropylene glycol (MPG)
Products . Paint & Polymers . Monopropylene glycol (MPG)
Monopropylene glycol (MPG)
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Product Description:
Monopropylene glycol (MPG) is a versatile solvent used in paints, coatings, and inks, primarily as a coalescing agent and humectant. It helps improve paint film formation, provides freeze-thaw stability in latex paints, and can be used in alkyd resins. In inks, it acts as a solvent and can help reduce emissions during UV curing processes.
Properties:
- Appearance: Clear, colorless, and viscous liquid.
- Odor: Practically odorless.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water, alcohols, esters, and ketones.
- Hygroscopic: Readily absorbs moisture from the air.
- Low Toxicity: Relatively low toxicity, making it suitable for various applications.
- Antifreeze: Reduces the freezing point of water, used in automotive and aircraft de-icing.
- Humectant: Attracts and retains moisture, used in personal care product
Applications:
- Paints and Coatings: Coalescing Agent: MPG facilitates the fusion of paint particles during application, resulting in a smooth, uniform, and long-lasting finish
- Freeze-Thaw Stability: In latex-based paints, MPG helps prevent damage caused by freezing and thawing cycles.
- Alkyd Resin Production: MPG is a key ingredient in alkyd resin manufacturing, influencing the flexibility and hardness of the final coating Inks.
- Solvent: MPG acts as a solvent in printing inks, helping to carry the pigments and other components.
- UV Curing: In UV-curable inks, MPG helps reduce emissions and lower energy consumption during the curing process.