Zemea® Propanediol
Primient Covation, LLC. · Zemea®
Zemea® Propanediol is a bio-based, skin-friendly alternative to petroleum-based glycols, used as a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient in cosmetics, fragrances, personal care, HI&I products etc. Derived from fermentation, it functions as an emollient, humectant, preservative booster, carrier, and solvent with a high purity of 99.8 - 100%. Zemea® Propanediol is recognized for its lack of skin irritation, excellent sensory profile, and environmental benefits, meeting USDA BioPreferred and U.S. EPA Safer Choice certifications.
- Excellent conditioning
- High purity
- Environmentally friendly
- Non-irritating
- Bio-based content
- Globally compliant
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- Propanediol
- CAS number(s)
- 504-63-2
- EC number
- 207-997-3
- Molecular formula
- C3H8O2
- InChI key
- YPFDHNVEDLHUCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- INCI name
- Propanediol
- Synonyms
- 1,3-Propanediol, Trimethylene Glycol, 1,3-Propylene Glycol, 1,3-Dihydroxypropane
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Liquid | - |
| Color | Transparent | - |
| Odor | Slight | - |
| Melting Point / Freezing Point | -27.65 | °C |
| Boiling Point | 214.22 | °C |
| Flash Point | 129 (Cleveland open cup) | °C |
| Lower Explosion Limit | 2.6 | % (V) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0267 (at 25 °C) | hPa |
| Relative Density | 1.053 | - |
| Solubility in Water | Completely soluble | - |
| Partition Coefficient | log Pow -1.04 (n-octanol/water) | - |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | 400 | °C |
| Dynamic viscosity | 49 (at 20 °C) | mPa.s |
| Kinematic viscosity | 46 (at 20 °C) | mm²/s |
| Explosive properties | Not explosive | - |
| Oxidizing Properties | Not classified as oxidizing | - |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Appearance | Transparent | - | - |
| - | Odor | Slight | - | - |
| - | Solubility in Water | Soluble | - | - |
| at 20 °C | Dynamic Viscosity | 49 | cP | - |
| at 20 °C | Density | 1.053 | g/ml | - |
| - | pH | Neutral | - | - |
| - | Purity | 99.8 - 100.0 | % | - |
| in unopened containers, 0 - 50 °C | Shelf Life | 2 | Years | - |
- Industries
- CASECarePersonal Care
- Product groups
- HumectantsDiluentsSolvents
- Applications
- Beauty productsPersonal care products
- Functions
- EmollientHumectantPreservativeSolvent
- Market segments
- CosmeticsCareSkin care products
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling