--- type: "WebPage" title: "Determination of 1.3 Propanediol (CAS n°504-63-2) in the laboratory" description: "As a manufacturer, you want to measure the 1.3 Propanediol present in your raw materials or finished products. What is 1.3 Propanediol? 1.3-Propanediol is a colourless, viscous, almost odourless, low-flammability liquid organic compound(flash point above100°C).Propane-1,3-diol is primarily used as a..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/determination-of-1-3-propanediol-cas-n504-63-2-in-the-laboratory/" tags: ["EN", "pll_657ac9b43f872"] timestamp: "2025-12-31T08:33:49Z" published: "2024-08-29T08:57:48Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # Determination of 1.3 Propanediol (CAS n°504-63-2) in the laboratory ## As a manufacturer, you want to measure the 1.3 Propanediol present in your raw materials or finished products. ### What is 1.3 Propanediol? 1.3-Propanediol is a colourless, viscous, almost odourless, low-flammability liquid organic compound[(flash point](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-measurement-flash-point.md)above100°C). Propane-1,3-diol is primarily used as a “building block” in the production of polymers. ![point éclair](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/point-eclair-v1-3-1024x576.png) It is also used in a wide range of industrial products, such as [composite materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-composite-material/),[adhesives](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-industrial-adhesive.md), laminating films, coatings, [polyesters](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory.md) and copolyesters. It is also used as a [solvent](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/voc-analysis-laboratory.md), antifreeze and [paint](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-paint-varnish.md). ### What are the properties of 1,3-propanediol? 1,3-propanediol is a chemical substance widely used by industry for its properties: Absorbs moisture Miscible with water and various organic solvents Relatively stable Low toxicity Durable because it can be produced by bacterial fermentation ## Our solutions: support you in measuring 1.3 Propanediol in your products (MP or PF) using precise analytical methods. ### Why choose FILAB for the determination of 1.3 Propanediol? The FILAB laboratory has developed extensive expertise in chemical analysis and materials characterisation. 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