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polypropylene glycol [‚päl·ə′prō·pə‚lēn ′glī‚kȯl] (organic chemistry) CH3CHOH(CH2OCH-CH3)xCH2OH Polymeric material similar to polyethylene glycol, but with greater oil solubility and less water solubility; used as a solvent for vegetable oils, waxes, and resins, in hydraulic fluids and as a chemical intermediate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Propylene oxide is said to be a key raw material for various kinds of products such as polypropylene glycol, propylene glycol and surfactants, which have a broad range of applications, including polyurethane foams, elastomers, paints, adhesives and unsaturated polyesters. The new polyols are said to bridge the cost-performance gap between higher-end polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) and standard polypropylene glycol (PPG). announced today that they have signed an agreement whereby BASF will purchase certain assets comprising Olin's surfactants, functional fluids, non-urethane polypropylene glycol and polyethylene glycol business. |
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