MONOPROPYLENEGLYCOL
Description
Monopropylene glycol (MPG) is a colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic liquid with low toxicity. It is chemically stable, miscible with water and many organic solvents, making it highly versatile. The product has excellent properties as a heat transfer medium, humectant, and solvent.
Advantages
- Low Toxicity – Safer for handling and use compared to many alternatives
- Excellent heat transfer capability
- Effective frost protection when properly blended
- Wide range of industrial and process applications
Storage Conditions
Minimum shelf life of MONOPROPYLENEGLYCOL: 18 months from day of delivery. Prerequisites are the correct storage in unopened, original containers, protection from direct sunlight and rain. The storage temperature should not fall below +5°C or exceed above +40°C. Extensive practical experiences have shown that the characteristics of our products do not deteriorate even if the above mentioned storage periods are exceeded. We will be pleased to check the product in our FUCHS laboratory for further usability after the minimum storage period has been exceeded.
Industries
The information shown on this side is based on the experience and expertise of the FUCHS Group in the development and manufacture of lubricants and represents the current state of the art. The performance of our products can be influenced by a series of factors, especially the specific use, the method of application, the operational environment, component pretreatment, possible external contamination, etc. For this reason, universally valid statements about the function of our products are not possible. Our products must not be used in aircraft/spacecraft or parts thereof. This does not apply if the products can be removed again before the components are fitted in an aircraft/spacecraft. The information given here represents general, non-binding guidelines. No warranty expressed or implied is given concerning the properties of the product or its suitability for any given application. We therefore recommend that you consult a FUCHS Group application engineer to discuss application conditions and the performance criteria of the products before the products are used. It is the responsibility of the user to test the functional suitability of the products and to use them with the corresponding care. Our products are subject to continuous further development. We therefore retain the right to change our product range, the products, and their manufacturing processes as well as all details on this side at any time and without warning, provided that no customer-specific agreements exist that require otherwise.