Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a solvent in the production of coatings, paints, and inks.
Employed as a humectant in the manufacture of printing inks and cosmetics. - Cosmetic and Personal Care: Found in fragrances, lotions, and creams as a solvent and stabilizer.
- Consumer Products: Found in some cleaning agents and hydraulic fluids.
Where is DPG Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the hydration of propylene oxide, forming a mixture of isomers.
- Consumer Products: Found in cosmetics, fragrances, and industrial solvents.