Propylene carbonate

Propylene carbonate (PC) is an organic, aprotic solvent which is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a fruity odor. Its versatility is shown by the broad application range.

Coatings

Propylene carbonate (PC) is a polar solvent which can be used with various coating and resin types. It also exhibits beneficial mineral wetting properties. Coating applications include:

• Wire enamels based on polyesters
• Polyurethanes
• Polyesterimides
• Epoxies
• Phenol resins
• Polyester polyols

Other

PC broad use range includes:

• Crop protection formulations
• Paint stripping formulations
• Textile production and cleaners
• Pharmaceutical processing solvent
• Foundry mold manufacture as a cure accelerator for silicate and phenol formaldehyde resins