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Propylene Glycol - Doug's Tip of the Month

Propylene Glycol (PG) is a versatile, non-toxic heat transfer fluid widely used across numerous industries due to its ability to lower the freeze point of water and operate efficiently within a broad temperature range of -50°F to 325°F. From critical applications like HVAC systems, solar heating, and thermal energy storage to specialized uses in food processing, cosmetics, and industrial manufacturing, PG-based antifreezes and coolants offer reliable performance and safety. When formulated with virgin glycols and high-quality additive packages, PG antifreezes provide excellent corrosion resistance, pH stability, and extended fluid life—making them essential for optimizing equipment longevity and performance across a wide range of demanding environments.

Propylene Glycols have many uses including but not limited to:

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Differences in the RV Antifreeze Market & Stocking Up for Winter

Here at Dennis K. Burke Inc. we strive to only sell the best products to our customers. There has been a lot of confusion in the marketplace with RV Antifreeze and manufacturers have intentionally blurred the lines by labeling very different products all as “-50 RV Antifreeze”. This issue became much more prevalent around the beginning of the pandemic as propylene glycol became scarce and prices soared.

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Ethylene Glycol Demand Driving up Antifreeze Costs - Again

Antifreeze prices will be going up for all major suppliers this Spring due to the rising price of Ethylene Glycol. Ethylene Glycol is the main componant of automotive antifreeze - but it is also used in the manufacture of plastics and resins, including plastic soda bottles and it is also used in some medical applications. The increase in demand, especially for manufactured plastics as a result of economic expansion in countries like China has made global prices continue to climb.

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