In the bustling heart of India's cultural capital, Kolkata Chemical proudly stands as a leading supplier, manufacturer, and distributor of Propylene Oxide. With a reputation spanning across India's breadth, our influence stretches further into the Middle East and the globe's leading cities.
Product Description: A prominent product in our vast portfolio is Propylene Oxide (CAS NO: 75-56-9). This volatile organic compound, defined by its formula C3H6O, usually presents itself as a colorless liquid carrying a slight ether-like odor.
Product Parameters:
- Grade Standard: Industrial Grade
- Certification: ISO 9001:2015 certified
- Purity: ≥99%
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Boiling Point: 34.6°C
- Melting Point: -111.3°C
- Density: 1.00 g/cm³
- Vapor Pressure: 516 mmHg at 20°C
- Molecular Weight: 58.08 g/mol
- Flash Point: -35°C (closed cup)
- Refractive Index: 1.385
- Vapor Density: 2.1
- Polyurethane Plastics: The most significant use of propylene oxide is in the production of polyurethane plastics. This includes flexible foams used in upholsteries, mattresses, and car seats, as well as rigid foams for insulation in construction and refrigeration. It's also used in the production of elastomers for shoe soles and auto parts, and in adhesives, sealants, and coatings.
- Propylene Glycol Production: Propylene oxide is used in the production of propylene glycol, a colorless, odorless, slightly sweet-tasting liquid used in a multitude of applications. Propylene glycol is used as a moisturizer in cosmetics, a coolant in liquid cooling systems, a solvent in pharmaceuticals, a food additive, and in the manufacture of e-liquid for electronic cigarettes.
- Glycol Ethers: Propylene oxide is a raw material for the production of glycol ethers, which are used as solvents in a variety of applications, including paints and cleaning products.
- Fumigation and Sterilization: Propylene oxide has been used as a fumigant and sterilant, particularly for spices, nuts, and grain, and in medical supplies sterilization. However, its use in these applications has decreased due to health concerns related to its carcinogenicity.
- Automotive Products: Propylene oxide is used in the manufacturing of certain automotive products. For instance, it is utilized in making flexible foam that is used in car seats, and in producing sealants and adhesives used in cars.
- Construction Materials: Propylene oxide plays a crucial role in the construction industry. It is used to produce insulating foams and sealants that offer energy efficiency, thermal insulation, and soundproofing in buildings.
- Textile Industry: In textiles, propylene oxide is used in producing certain types of polyester resins. These are then used to make fabric fibers that are incorporated into a wide variety of clothing and home furnishing products.
- Food Industry: While not directly used in food, the derivatives of propylene oxide, such as propylene glycol, are used as food additives. These are generally recognized as safe by the FDA but are used within recommended levels.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Propylene oxide is used as a solvent and as an excipient in the pharmaceutical industry. Its derivative, propylene glycol, is used as a solvent in many pharmaceuticals, where it is called the ‘E-number E1520.’