Propylene Oxide
Propylene Oxide, which is transparent and highly-reactive, is produced through epoxidation reaction with propylene.
It is a base material in the manufacture of Polyol(automobile, furniture appliance, and building insulating materials), Propylene Glycol(cosmetics, fibers), Propylene Glycol Ether(detergent), and etc.
Propylene Oxide : Item, Test Method, Sales Spec. Table
Item |
Test Method |
Sales Spec. |
Appearance |
Visual |
Transparent and free of any suspended matter |
Purity, wt% |
G.C |
Min 99.9 |
Aldehyde, wt% |
Titration |
Max 0.005 |
Color, APHA |
ASTM D1209 |
Max 10 |
Water, wt% |
ASTM E1064 |
Max 0.02 |
Acidity, wt% |
ASTM D1613 |
Max 0.003 |
Sp. Gr. (@20℃) |
ASTM D4052 |
0.829 ~ 0.831 |
Non Volatile Residue |
ASTM D1353 |
Max 0.0005 |