Propylene glycol

EC 200-338-0

projects tracked
4
active
0
producing plants
7

Also known as monopropylene glycol, DOWFROST LC, and DOWFROST HD.

Propylene glycol projects

chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving propylene glycol.

4 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.

What moved recently

  • December 2025 UPM Leuna Biorefinery · Operational / Completed · Germany

Latest news on propylene glycol

8 October 2026
BASF launches GLYTHERMIN® coolants for liquid‑cooled data centers

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.

23 July 2026
UPM H1 2026: Q2 EBIT up 71%; plywood demerger approved and graphic paper JV agreed

Q2 comparable EBIT rose 71% to €212m; portfolio moves include a graphic paper joint venture and approved demerger of the plywood unit.

22 June 2026
Symrise earns CDP A for supplier engagement and Scope 3 transparency

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.

18 May 2026
Dow launches Coolant Care Network for data center liquid cooling

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.

13 May 2026
Avantium sells Ray Technology IP to UPM

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).

19 December 2025
UPM's Leuna Biorefinery Begins Commercial Production of Bio-based Chemicals

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.

11 December 2025
UPM Unveils Bio-Based, NIR-Detectable, Carbon-Negative Pigment for Packaging

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.

17 June 2025
UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification

The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.

3 February 2025
UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance

A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.

7 November 2024
Clariant boosts recycled MPG storage for deicing in Sweden

New tanks in Uddevalla enhance recycled MPG use, cutting carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions, supporting circular economy and sustainability in deicing products.

Propylene glycol plants by country

chemXplore tracks 7 plants producing propylene glycol in 4 countries.

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Propylene glycol producers

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The 3 with the most plants, of 7 producers.

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