JEFFSOL® Propylene Carbonate (JEFFSOL® PC)

JEFFSOL® Propylene Carbonate (JEFFSOL® PC) is a clear, mobile, hygroscopic liquid at room temperature. JEFFSOL® Propylene Carbonate (JEFFSOL® PC) is used in coatings, adhesives, and sealants to improve solvent properties and enhance formulation performance.

Functions: Binder, Compatibilizer, Gelling Agent, Reactive Diluent, Resin Modifier, Solvent, Solvent, Solvent, Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Name: Propylene carbonate

Chemical Family: Carbonates

End Uses: Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Batteries, Clay, Degreasers, Dyestuff, Fiber, Foundry Sand, Oil and Gas, Plastics, Spray Coatings

CAS Number: 108-32-7

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Environmentally Friendly, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

Features: Hygroscopic, Offers Excellent Mobility

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Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
Blend
No
CAS Number
108-32-7
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Function
Solvent, Reactive Diluent, Resin Modifier
Industrial Additives Functions
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
1-Methylethylene carbonate, 1,2-Propanediol carbonate, 1,2-Propanediol cyclic carbonate, 1,2-Propanediyl carbonate, 1,2-Propylene carbonate, 2-Methyl-1,2-ethylene carbonate, 2-Oxo-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane, 4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, 4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-one, 4-Methyl-2-dioxolanone, 4-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane, Arconate propylenecarbonate, Carbonic acid cyclic 1,2-propylene ester, Carbonic acid cyclic methylethylene ester, Cyclic 1,2-propylene carbonate, Cyclic methylethylene carbonate, Cyclic propylene carbonate, Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, Propylene glycol cyclic carbonate
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses
Coating End Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Application Information
  • Excellent solvent for many organic and inorganic materials in such applications as surface cleaners, degreasers, dyes, fibers, plastics, batteries, aromatic hydrocarbons, and natural gas.
  • Gellant for clays and a binder for foundry sand molds.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global
Packaging and Availability Details

JEFFSOL® propylene carbonate is available in tank cars, tank wagons, and drums of 550 pounds (249 kilograms) net weight.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

The product should retain its conformance to sales specifications for a period of at least two years from date of manufacture if the product is stored at less than 100°F (37.8°C) in its undamaged, unopened, factory packaged container. In general, the user should determine the suitability of any chemical compound, no matter what the shelf life or length of time of storage. Each user should conduct a sufficient investigation to establish the suitability of any product for his intended use.

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Appearance
Clear and substantially free of suspended matter
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Odor (SDS)
Slight
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH7.0-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point242.0 °C°Cat 760 mm Hg, normal
Boiling Point242.0 °C°C
Density10.1 lb/gallb/galAt 20°C
Density1.2 g/mLg/mL
Flash Point135.0 °C°CPensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC)
Melting Point-49.0 °C°C
Molecular Weightapprox. 102.0 g/molg/mol
Specific Gravity1.2-at 20/20°C
Viscosity2.1 cPscPs