The JEFFSOL Carbonates can be used as "safe" and environmentally friendly solvents, replacing harsh products such as methylene chloride, acetone, aromatic solvents, and other highly volatile and hazardous solvents. These materials can be used as a reactive intermediate, replacing ethylene and propylene oxides, and ethylene and propylene glycols in many reactions. Where substitution occurs, use of the carbonates may allow for a more selective reaction and minimize side reactions and contaminants.
 
JEFFSOL Carbonates are cyclic organic esters made from the reaction of ethylene oxide, propylene or butylene oxide with carbon dioxide. The JEFFSOL Alkylene Carbonates include the following formulations: Glycerine Carbonate; Propylene Carbonate, a surface cleaner, degreaser and solvent, gellant for clays, and a binder for foundry sand molds; and Ethylene Carbonate, an excellent solvent for many organic and inorganic materials in applications such as surface coatings, dyes, fibers, plastics, and batteries. It is also a reactive intermediate for selective alkoxylation, transesterification, and carbamate formation.

Huntsman Corporation, the world's largest producer of alkylene carbonates. At a production capacity of 65 million pounds per year, Huntsman can produce about 50% of the world's carbonates.