Propylene Oxide Supplier in Malaysia for Industrial Synthesis
- Also known as
- 2-Methyloxirane
- 1,2-Epoxypropane
- PO
ChemTrade handles B2B propylene oxide supplier enquiries for chemical manufacturers and industrial processors in Malaysia. Also called 2-methyloxirane or 1,2-epoxypropane and abbreviated PO, it is a volatile liquid epoxide used primarily as a reactive intermediate. Buyers specify it by assay and impurity controls rather than by appearance alone.
Polyether and polyol production quality is selected for ring-opening reactions that make polyether polyols and polypropylene glycols. Industrial synthesis quality serves propylene glycol, glycol ether and other propoxylation processes, while specialty work may set tighter controls for water, acidity, aldehydes, colour or non-volatile residue.
These downstream products feed polyurethane systems, coatings solvents, surfactant intermediates, lubricants and other formulated materials. Propylene oxide is not propylene, propylene glycol or polypropylene glycol, and each has a separate product identity and enquiry requirement.
Send the downstream application, required assay and impurity limits, quantity, receiving arrangement and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing or transfer format, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 75-56-9
- Grade
- polyether production quality, industrial synthesis quality
- Appearance
- clear, colourless volatile liquid
Propylene Oxide grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyether and polyol production quality | clear liquid | — | Ring-opening polymerisation and propoxylation for polyether polyols and polypropylene glycols, where water, acidity and other reactive impurities must match the catalyst and finished-polymer specification. | Confirm the required pack and transfer arrangement with the quotation. |
| Industrial synthesis quality | clear liquid | — | Feedstock for propylene glycol, glycol ethers and other propoxylated intermediates, selected against the buyer's assay, moisture, colour and impurity limits rather than a universal end-use designation. | Confirm the required pack and transfer arrangement with the quotation. |
| Specialty intermediate quality | clear liquid | — | Controlled-quality raw material for surfactant, lubricant and specialty chemical synthesis where the process owner specifies additional impurity controls and supporting documents. | Confirm the required pack and transfer arrangement with the quotation. |
How to buy propylene oxide from ChemTrade
Request a quote for propylene oxide
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Chemical family | methyl-substituted epoxide | — |
| Function | reactive intermediate for ring-opening polymerisation and propoxylation | — |
| Common quality controls | assay, colour, water, acidity, aldehydes and non-volatile residue confirmed against the required process grade | — |
| Grade selection | impurity limits and documentation are matched to polyol, glycol, glycol ether or specialty-synthesis requirements | — |
Propylene Oxide applications
Safety and handling
Propylene oxide is a volatile, reactive industrial liquid. Store and transfer it only in compatible closed equipment under the controls stated in the safety data sheet for the quoted material, protected from heat, contamination and incompatible substances.
Common questions about propylene oxide
What is propylene oxide used to manufacture?
A principal industrial role is as a reactive intermediate. It is consumed in the production of polyether polyols and polypropylene glycols, propylene glycol, glycol ethers and other propoxylated intermediates. State the downstream process because that determines which impurity limits matter.
Is propylene oxide the same as propylene glycol?
No. Propylene oxide is the reactive epoxide starting material, while propylene glycol is a different product made downstream from it. They have different physical properties, handling requirements and applications, so one must not be substituted for the other.
Which quality is required for polyether polyol production?
Polyol processes usually focus on assay, water, acidity and reactive trace impurities because these can affect the catalyst, chain growth and finished polymer. Send the current raw-material specification and polyol process so the quotation can be matched to those limits without assuming one universal polymer grade.
What specifications should a propylene oxide buyer provide?
Include the required assay, colour, water, acidity, aldehyde and residue limits where applicable, plus the downstream reaction and documentation needed. If the enquiry is a production replacement, provide the current specification or approved grade designation.
Can packing and transfer arrangements be confirmed before ordering?
Yes. State the required quantity, receiving setup and preferred commercial format with the enquiry. Available packing or transfer arrangements, supporting documents and delivery timing are confirmed for the quoted material.
Can propylene oxide be ordered for direct formulation use?
It is normally purchased as a reactive chemical intermediate rather than as a drop-in solvent or finished formulation ingredient. Describe the intended reaction, process conditions and quality controls so the enquiry can be assessed against the correct product identity and specification.
What details are needed for a propylene oxide price quotation?
Send the application, grade specification, required quantity and delivery location, together with the receiving arrangement, timing and document list. The quotation can then state the available commercial format, delivery terms and price validity.