Propanediols
Carl J. Sullivan,
Anja Kuenz,
Klaus-Dieter Vorlop,
Carl J. Sullivan
ARCO Chemical Company, Newtown Square, United States
Search for more papers by this authorAnja Kuenz
Thünen-Institute of Agricultural Technology, Braunschweig, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorKlaus-Dieter Vorlop
Thünen-Institute of Agricultural Technology, Braunschweig, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorCarl J. Sullivan,
Anja Kuenz,
Klaus-Dieter Vorlop,
Carl J. Sullivan
ARCO Chemical Company, Newtown Square, United States
Search for more papers by this authorAnja Kuenz
Thünen-Institute of Agricultural Technology, Braunschweig, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorKlaus-Dieter Vorlop
Thünen-Institute of Agricultural Technology, Braunschweig, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
The article contains sections titled:
| 1. | 1,2-Propanediol and Higher Propylene Glycols |
| 1.1. | Physical Properties |
| 1.2. | Chemical Properties |
| 1.3. | Production |
| 1.3.1. | Chemical Production |
| 1.3.2. | Biotechnological Production |
| 1.4. | Quality Specifications |
| 1.5. | Transportation and Storage |
| 1.6. | Economic Aspects |
| 1.7. | Uses |
| 1.8. | Derivatives |
| 2. | 1,3-Propanediol |
| 2.1. | Properties |
| 2.2. | Production |
| 2.2.1. | Chemical Production |
| 2.2.2. | Biotechnological Production |
| 2.3. | Quality Specifications |
| 2.4. | Transportation and Storage |
| 2.5. | Economic Aspects |
| 2.6. | Uses |
| 3. | Toxicology |
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