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The chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries use propylene glycol as antifreeze when leakage might lead to contact with food. It is also used to create artificial smoke or fog for fire-fighting training and in theatrical productions |
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Propylene glycol, also called propane-1,2-diol, is a colorless, liquid organic compound that is nearly odorless. It is widely produced and used primarily in the production of polymers. Propylene glycol is also recognized as 1,2-dihydroxypropane, 1,2-propanediol, methyl glycol, and trimethyl glycol. The only industrial process used for manufacturing propylene glycol is by direct hydrolysis of propylene oxide with water. |
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Chemicals |