1, 2-propanediol is a chemical reagent, miscible with water, ethanol and a variety of organic solvents, and its chemical formula is C3H8O2.
Normal for colorless viscous liquid, almost tasteless, fine smell slightly sweet.
Propanediol can be used as raw material of unsaturated polyester resin.
Used as a wetting agent in cosmetics, toothpaste and soap in combination with glycerin or sorbitol.
It is used in hair dye as moisture control, hair leveling agent, also used as antifreeze, also used in cellophane, plasticizer and pharmaceutical industry.