Propylene glycol phenyl ether

Propylene glycol phenyl ether (PPH) is an environmentally friendly, high-efficiency, high-boiling-point solvent with low toxicity, excellent solubility, and miscibility, widely used in industrial and daily life fields. Its low volatility and high flash point (approximately 115°C) ensure operational safety, while its eco-friendly properties make it an ideal alternative to traditional solvents. The following is a summary based on its main application areas:

I. Coatings and Inks

• ‌Film-forming Agent‌: In automotive refinish coatings, electrophoretic coatings, industrial baking paints, and latex paints, PPH serves as an efficient film-forming agent, enhancing film continuity, gloss, and scrub resistance, while improving leveling and drying speed. Compared to traditional solvents (such as alcohol ester-12), usage can be reduced by 30-50%, offering higher cost-effectiveness.
• ‌Solvent and Modifier‌: Used in ballpoint pen inks, inkjet inks, and screen printing to prevent clogging, enhance flowability, and improve clarity; dissolves resins and pigments to ensure uniform and stable color.

II. Cleaners and Industrial Cleaning

• ‌Precision Instrument Cleaning‌: Dissolves grease without corroding metals, suitable for cleaning precision components such as circuit boards and engine parts. Oil removal efficiency is 40% higher than traditional solvents, with residues below industry standards.
• ‌Household Cleaners‌: Used in kitchen cleaners to shorten grease treatment time (e.g., from 15 minutes to 5 minutes) and enhance stain removal effectiveness.

III. Personal Care and Cosmetics

• ‌Moisturizer and Penetration Enhancer‌: Acts as a penetration enhancer in hand creams and nail care products, helping active ingredients penetrate deeply into the skin, increasing moisture content by 25%, while reducing irritating odors.

IV. Plastics and Chemical Materials

• ‌Plasticizer‌: Applied in plastic manufacturing to enhance flexibility and processing performance; improves product elasticity and thermal stability in PVC plasticizer synthesis.

V. Pesticides and Agriculture

• ‌Synergist and Emulsifier‌: When added to insecticides, it extends the duration of efficacy (e.g., by 2 days in field trials) and acts as an emulsifier to stabilize pesticide formulations, promoting increased crop yield.

VI. Textile Dyeing and Printing

• ‌Eco-friendly Carrier Solvent‌: Used in polyester fiber dyeing and polyamide treatment to enhance dye penetration and uniformity, meeting green production requirements.

VII. Other Industrial Applications

• ‌Adhesives and Insulating Materials‌: Enhances bonding strength in adhesives like Bostik and floor glues; used in insulating wire coatings to optimize flexibility and thermal performance.
• ‌Electronics and Battery Fields‌: Explored for use in lithium battery electrolytes, showing preliminary potential to improve cycle life.

PPH's comprehensive performance supports its wide application in line with environmental trends. However, ventilation and protective measures should be taken during use to avoid prolonged skin contact with high-concentration vapor.