Physical Properties
Grades & Packaging
Industrial Applications
Coatings & Coalescing Agents
High-boiling coalescing agent in waterborne coatings. Improves film formation at low temperatures without contributing to VOC in many jurisdictions.
Hydraulic Fluids
Component in water-glycol hydraulic fluids for fire-resistant applications in steel mills, die casting, and mining equipment.
Metalworking Fluids
Coupling agent and humectant in water-based metalworking fluids. Improves lubricity and reduces foaming.
Personal Care
Humectant and solvent in cosmetics, skin care, and hair care formulations. Improves spreadability and moisture retention.
Printing Inks
High-boiling solvent in water-based and UV-curable inks. Controls evaporation rate and improves ink flow.
Chemical Synthesis
Intermediate in synthesis of specialty esters, lubricant additives, and chelating agents.
Safety & Regulatory
SDS and certificate of analysis available upon request.
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Industrial and technical grades in drums, totes, and bulk tanker delivery across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Get a QuoteHexylene Glycol vs. Alternatives
Hexylene glycol (2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol) is a specialty diol valued for its coupling and coalescing properties in coatings and personal care.
| Attribute | Hexylene Glycol | Propylene Glycol | Dipropylene Glycol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Coalescing agent, coupling agent, cosmetics | Food, pharma, HVAC | Fragrance, resins |
| Boiling Point | 198 °C (388 °F) | 188 °C (370 °F) | 232 °C (450 °F) |
| Water Solubility | Fully miscible | Fully miscible | Fully miscible |
| Coupling Ability | Excellent — bridges water/oil phases | Good | Moderate |
| Toxicity | Low — skin-safe | GRAS | Low |
Industries We Supply Hexylene Glycol To
Coatings & Paints
Hexylene glycol is a coalescing agent and freeze-thaw stabilizer in waterborne latex paints and industrial coatings.
Hexylene Glycol supply in Dallas, TXPersonal Care & Cosmetics
Used as a coupling agent, humectant, and preservative booster in skin care, hair care, and cleansing formulations.
Hexylene Glycol supply in Houston, TXIndustrial Cleaning
Coupling agent in hard-surface cleaners and degreasers, helping to solubilize surfactants and improve cleaning performance.
Hexylene Glycol supply in Fort Worth, TXHydraulic Fluids & Lubricants
Component in water-glycol hydraulic fluids and metalworking fluids for industrial machinery and equipment.
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