MPG is a colorless liquid with steady viscosity and good water absorption. It is nearly odorless, inflammable and minutely toxic. It can be mixed and solved with alcohol, water and various organic agents.
MPG is the raw material for preparing unsaturated polyester resin, plasticizer, surface active agent, emulsifying agent and demulsifying agent. It can also be used as mould inhibitor, antiseptic for fruit, ice inhibitor and moisture preserving agent for tobacco.
| Specification | Tech Grade Standard | Pharm Grade Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent, viscous liquid | Colorless, transparent, viscous liquid |
| Content % | 99.5 min | 99.9 min |
| Chroma(platinum-cobalt) | 10 Max | 5 Max |
| Distillation range(IBP-DP)°C | 184-190 | 184-189 |
| Density (20/25 °C) | 1.0350~1.0380 | 1.0350~1.0380 |
| Moisture % | 0.2 Max | 0.1 Max |
| Alkalinity % | 0.0020 Max | 0.0020 Max |
| Ash % | 0.01 Max | 0.01 Max |
| Heavy metal (as Pb) ppm | — | 5 Max |
| Arsenic (as As2O3) | — | 3 Max |
| Chloride (as NaCl) % | — | 0.0007 |
| Sulphate (as Na2SO4) % | — | 0.0006 |
In galvanized iron drums (net weight: 215kg), 17.2MT/20’FC,
Or in flexi-tanks, 23MT/20’FCL.
