EC 200-338-0
Also known as monopropylene glycol, DOWFROST LC, and DOWFROST HD.
chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving propylene glycol, of which one is active.
4 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
Of the active ones, 1 new construction.
Q3 sales €2,202m and comparable EBIT €131m; operating cash flow rose to €420m as working‑capital measures offset lower deliveries and higher variable costs.
World’s largest lignocellulosic biorefinery with 220,000 t/yr capacity converts beechwood and sawmill residues into industrial sugars and lignin for renewable chemicals and fuels.
Propylene‑glycol heat‑transfer fluids for direct liquid cooling; DC PG25 is NVIDIA DSX Ready Coolant; BASF cites backward integration for supply reliability and corrosion protection tech.
Q2 comparable EBIT rose 71% to €212m; portfolio moves include a graphic paper joint venture and approved demerger of the plywood unit.
Top CDP 'A' for supplier engagement and Scope 3 transparency; launched CO2 data platform with CO2 AI; flagged propylene glycol as a low‑carbon feedstock; 2028 plan for sustainable raw‑material use.
End-to-end coolant management for data centers: approved labs and service providers, centralized data review, expert analysis and field support to improve uptime and cut operational risk.
Sale transfers Ray Technology patents for bio-based MEG/MPG (up to end‑2023). Seller refocuses on FDCA/PEF; €2.7M proceeds used to repay debt (€2.0M) and dismantle pilot (€0.7M).
The biorefinery produces industrial sugars, enabling renewable glycols and lignin fillers, supporting the shift from fossil to bio-based materials, with full operations expected by 2026.
UPM's new pigment, derived from lignin, offers recyclability and a carbon-negative footprint, addressing black packaging's recycling challenges and supporting sustainable packaging solutions.
The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
chemXplore tracks 7 plants producing propylene glycol in 4 countries.
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The 3 with the most plants, of 7 producers.
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