| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Colorless to yellowish transparent oily liquid |
| Odor | No odor |
| Assay | ≥99.0%; ≥99.5% |
Specific gravity（25/25°C) | 0.940~0.958 |
| Water | ≤0.5% |
Application:
1. Application in ink
Printer is a tool widely used in contemporary society. 1,2-Hexanediol can be used as a raw material for inkjet printing ink in printers and it is widely used. Canon, Seiko Epson, etc. add 1,2-hexanediol to the ink to obtain a more uniform ink with excellent ozone resistance and gloss.
2. Application in cosmetics
1,2-Hexanediol is added to daily necessities and is used as a preservative in contact with the human body. It has the effects of sterilization and moisturizing, and at the same time does not have a negative effect on human health. Many patents or articles mention that 1,2-hexanediol, etc., in combination with other substances with antimicrobial effects, can play an antimicrobial effect.
3. Application in the pharmaceutical industry
1,2-Hexanediol is mainly used as a chemical raw material in the pharmaceutical industry, which provides a basis for the development and utilization of downstream products.
4. Other applications
1,2-Hexanediol can be used in advanced coatings, advanced glues, adhesives, etc. It is also an intermediate in organic synthesis, and can be used to manufacture downstream products such as 1,2-adipic acid and amino alcohol.
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