1. Commonly used organic synthetic raw materials, used to make unsaturated polyester resins.
2. It can be used as emulsifier, antiseptic and antifreeze.
3. It is also used in the manufacture of alkyd resins, polypropylene glycols, plasticizers, surfactants and lubricants.
4. Used as a solvent for spices, seasonings and food colorings in the food industry.
5. Also used as tobacco moisturizer, antifungal agent, fruit ripening preservative, coating film forming aid, antifreeze and heat transfer medium.
6. It is also often used as a substitute for ethanol and glycerin. It can be used as a wetting agent with glycerol or sorbitol in toothpaste and cosmetics.