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C l e a r , colorless, volatile, f l a m m a b l e liquid. Boiling r a n g e , 5 - 9 5 %
34-35°
Specific g r a v i t y a t 2 5 / 2 5 ° C
C
Propylene Oxide reacts with amines to form alkanolamines, with alcohols to form glycol ethers, with acids to form esters, and with phenols to form phenoxy alcohols. In addition to the use of Propylene Oxide as an intermediate, it may be used as a l o w boiling solvent for cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, vinyl resins, natural resins, hydrocarbons, and as a sterilizing agent or a product to inhibit the action of yeasts and molds.
0.825
Pounds per gallon a t 2 5 ° C
6.9
Freezing point. . . ,
— 1 1 2 ° C.
Flash point
b e l o w — 2 0 ° F.
Fire point
b e l o w — 2 0 ° F.
Refractive index a t 2 5 ° C
1.363
Viscosity a t 2 5 ° C , centipoises
0.23
Viscosity a t
0.39
0 ° C , centipoises
Since Propylene Oxide is a liquid at ordinary temperatures, it can be shipped in 5 5 gallon drums as well as tank cars. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
• MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
The Dow Chemical Company Dept. HL Midland, Michigan
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Please send free sample of Propylene Oxide.
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