Applications
Propylene oxide is a highly reactive chemical used as an intermediate
for the production of numerous commercial materials. It reacts readily
with compounds containing active hydrogen atoms, such as alcohols,
amines, and acids. Therefore, propylene oxide is used worldwide to
produce such versatile products as:
- Polyether polyols (polyglycol ethers)
- Propylene glycols
- Propylene glycol ethers
Polyether polyols are one of the main components in
polyurethane systems and are used in many consumer applications, such as
rigid foam insulation and flexible
foam seat cushions. Polyether polyols make up the largest share of propylene oxide usage, between 60% and 70% of the total volume.
Propylene glycol
consumes another 20% of the total volume while propylene-based glycol
ethers comprise about 5%. The remaining share goes into other
propoxylated or specialty organic compounds.
Other products made using propylene oxide are:
- Flame retardants
- Modified carbohydrates (starches)
- Synthetic lubricants
- Oil field drilling chemicals
- Textile surfactants
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