Hexylene Glycol
Product
Hexylene Glycol or HG is an oxygenated solvent derived from acetone which has two alcohol functions. It has a low evaporation rate and it is completely miscible with water.
It is mainly used as a solvent or coupling agent. It is a potential substitute for glycol ethers. It is also an effective shrinkage reduction admixture or SRA for concrete and mortar. Hexylene glycol can also be used as a building block in chemical synthesis.
Hexylene glycol is a key solvent in many markets such as paints & coatings, metal working fluids, detergency, cosmetics & fragrances, textiles & leather.
Identity
CAS number
107-41-5
Chemical name
2_methyl-2.4-pentanediol
Common name
HG
Trademark
Hexasol®
Properties
- Purity (% by weight) : ≥ 99,5
- Appearance at 20°C : clear liquid free from suspended materials
- Density at 20°C (g/cm3) : 0,920 - 0,923
- Boiling point at 1013 Pa : 197,5°C
- Flash point (closed cup) : 97°C
- Water solubility at 20°c : complete
- Hansen Solubility Parameters at 25°C
δt = 25,2
δd = 15,8
δp = 8,4
δh = 17,8
Geographic availability
Worldwide
Markets
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Chemical and plastics industry
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Consumer goods
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Food industry and agrochemicals
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General industry
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Paint, coatings and adhesives
Applications
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Building block
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Coupling agent
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Solvents