DOWANOL™ DPnP Glycol Ether (Dipropylene Glycol n-Propyl Ether) is a slow-evaporating glycol ether produced by The Dow Chemical Company. Here is a detailed overview of the product based on the provided information:
Product Overview:
- Product Name: DOWANOL™ DPnP Glycol Ether
- Chemical Formula: C3H7O[CH2(CH)CH3O]2H (Major isomer)
- CAS Number: 29911-27-1
Description:
DOWANOL™ DPnP is characterized by a slower evaporation rate compared to DOWANOL™ PnP glycol ether and is slightly more hydrophobic. It has a mid-range balance between hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties and offers significant water solubility. It is highly effective as a coalescent in coatings, providing excellent film properties and compatibility with hydrophobic materials.
Physical Properties:
- Molecular Weight: 176.2 g/mol
- Boiling Point: 213°C (415°F)
- Flash Point (Setaflash Closed Cup): 88°C (190°F)
- Freezing Point: <-75°C (<-103°F)
- Vapor Pressure at 20°C: 0.08 mmHg (0.11 mbar)
- Specific Gravity (25/25°C): 0.919
- Density:
- @ 20°C: 0.921 g/cm³ (7.68 lb/gal)
- @ 25°C: 0.916 g/cm³ (7.65 lb/gal)
- Viscosity at 25°C: 11.4 cP (mPa•s)
- Surface Tension at 25°C: 27.8 dynes/cm (mN/m)
- Specific Heat at 25°C: 1.94 J/g/°C
- Heat of Vaporization at Normal Boiling Point: 265 J/g
- Net Heat of Combustion at 25°C: 29.7 kJ/g
- Autoignition Temperature: 205°C (401°F)
- Evaporation Rate:
- n-Butyl Acetate = 1.0: 0.014
- Diethyl Ether = 1.0: 903
- Solubility at 25°C:
- Solvent in Water: 17.2 g/100 g (15 wt%)
- Water in Solvent: 22.5 g/100 g (18.5 wt%)
Hansen Solubility Parameters:
- Dispersion (d): 15.0 (J/cm³)^(1/2)
- Polar (p): 3 (J/cm³)^(1/2)
- Hydrogen Bonding (h): 9.6 (J/cm³)^(1/2)
Flammable Limits (Vol.% in Air):
Applications:
- Coalescent for Water-Borne Latex Coatings: Enhances film formation and performance.
- Active Solvent for Solvent-Borne Coatings: Provides good solvency and compatibility with various materials.
Features:
- Colorless
- Low odor
- Moderately soluble in water (19 ml/100 ml)
- Good chemical stability
- Excellent solvent properties
- Efficient surface tension reduction
- Low toxicity
- Wide range of applications
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