Hexylene Glycol (HGL) is miscible with the most common organic solvents, fat acids and water. HGL can be used as a coalescing agent in water-borne formulations for decorative paints, as a coupling agent in water-based coatings for the industrial segment, hydraulic fluids, and industrial cleaning products. Its humectant function makes it broadly applicable in perfume and cosmetics. It is also used in formulations for firefighting foams, detergents, degreasers, and other products.
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107-41-5
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HGL; Diolane; Isol; Pinakon; 1,1,3-Trimethyl-Triethylenediol; Diacetone Glycol; Methylamilene Glycol; 2,4-Dihydroxy-2- Methyl-Penthane; 2-Methyl-Penthane-2,4-Diol.
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Product variants
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Markets
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Home & Hygiene | Fabric Care | |
| Beauty Care | Skin Care | |
| Beauty Care | Hair Care | Shampoos |
| Home & Hygiene | Surface Care | |
| Home & Hygiene | Air & Water Care | Fragrance - Air Diffuser |
| Beauty Care | Fragrances |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Treatment | Metal Treatment | |
| Surface Treatment | Metal Treatment | Coating - Metal Treatment |
| Industrial & Protective Coatings | Solvent | Coating - Industrial Coating |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Crop Protection | Solvent | |
| Crop Protection | Solvent | Solvent |
| Livestock & Animals | Animal Healthcare | Veterinary Medicine |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Materials | Cement & Concrete | Anti Shriking - Cement & Concrete |
| Architectural & Protective Coatings | Solvent | Coating - Architectural Coating |
| Architectural & Protective Coatings | Solvent | Flame Retardant - Fire Protection |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Industry | Chemicals For Api | Solubilization - Pharma |
| Segments | Applications |
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| Body & Chassis |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Other Chemical Intermediates | Organics | Process Intermediate - Chemical Products & Intermediates |
| Chemical Function | Solubilization | Others |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
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| Water Treatment | Chemicals | Water Treatment - Others |
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
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| Household Goods | Consumer Packaging | Printing Inks - Plastics - Non-Food Packaging |
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
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| Solvents | Oxygenated Solvents | Hexylene Glycol |
Product Functions
- Emollient (Personal Care)
- Wetting
- Dispersion
- Solvency
- Detergent / Cleaning
Format
| Packaging | Physical form |
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IBC
Drum
Bulk
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Liquid
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Region of availability
- Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America