A versatile, stable glycol with a variety of industrial applications
Transcript of A versatile, stable glycol with a variety of industrial applications
FROM SHELL CHEMICAL
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T H E DIVERSIFIED USES of Hexylene Glycol are a result of four distinguishing features. Hexylene Glycol is (1) an ideal coupling or blending agent; (2) a high-boiling (198.3° C) solvent and penetrant; (3) an efficient wetting and dispersing agent; and (4) a mild humectant.
Hydraulic Brake Fluids. Brake fluids which contain Hexylene Glycol have high tolerance for moisture . . . show little tendency to promote rubber swelling . . . exhibit low corrosion characteristics . . . form clear solutions with other castor oil brake fluids.
Printing Inks. At ordinary temperatures press stability is insured by the low vapor pressure and mild hygroscopicity of Hexylene Glycol. At elevated temperatures of flash-dry ovens the relatively high volatility of Hexylene Glycol permits fast drying with higher, more uniform press speeds.
Cleaning Compounds. Hexylene Glycol, as a coupling agent in engine cleaners and general industrial cleaners, effects stable and homogeneous emulsions. In pre-spotting soaps, Hexylene Glycol couples the soap with water, contributes solvent power and facilitates the removal of last traces of soap and water during dry cleaning.
Other applications suggested by the coupling, wetting and high solvency properties of Hexylene Glycol include soluble cutting oils, grinding fluids, wood fungicides and textile assistants.
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A versatile, stable glycol with a variety of industrial applications
Showing how small quantities of Hexylene Glycol markedly lower the surface tension of water—an indication of the pronounced wetting ability of Hexylene Glycol.