Propylene Glycol (1,2-Propanediol)
Manufacturing
Propylene Glycol is a clear, colorless, almost odorless and highly hygroscopic liquid. It is one of the polyvalent alkanols and is chiral at C2. Propylene glycol is miscible with water and polar organic solvents. At high temperatures above 150° C it is sensitive to oxidation.
Personal Care
Propylene Glycol/1,2-Propanediol is a colorless hygroscopic liquid. Propylene Glycol/1,2-Propanediol is a versatile compound widely used in personal care and cosmetic products due to its dual role as a humectant and solvent. Propylene Glycol/1,2-Propanediol is a common ingredient found in moisturizers, lotions, shampoos, and deodorants.
Pharmaceuticals
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic organic compound. It is a viscous liquid that is hygroscopic. It is widely used as a solvent in pharmaceutical formulas, and it is used in creams, gels, and ointments to keep skin hydrated. Propylene Glycol has antimicrobial properties, and it is commonly used in food, beverages, and cosmetics to improve texture and preserve drug formulations.
Grade
- Industrial
- Injectable
- USP
- Ph.Eur
- BP
- IP
- CDMF
- DMF
- Solvent
Other Names
- 1,2 Propanediol
- Propane-1,2-diol (IUPAC)
- 1,2 propylene Glycol
- 1,2-Dihydroxypropane
- E 1520
- Monopropylene Glycol
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- PG
- PGI