PROPYLENE GLYCOL USP

PROPYLENE GLYCOL USP is a relatively nontoxic liquid that is practically colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Its applications include serving as a solvent for flavors, extracts, drugs, and food antioxidants; a heat transfer medium; an emollient and humectant for various products; a lubricant and mold inhibitor for food processing equipment; and a humectant for pet food.

Supplied By: Indorama Ventures

Product Code: P01980

Regional Availability: USA

INCI Name: Propylene Glycol

Chemical Name: Propylene Glycol

CAS Number: 57-55-6

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Diols

Synonyms: (±)-1,2-Propanediol, (±)-Propylene glycol, (RS)-1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-(RS)-Propanediol, 1,2-Dihydroxypropane, 1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, 2-Hydroxypropanol, 2,3-Propanediol, DL-1,2-Propanediol, dl-Propylene glycol, Isopropylene glycol, Methylethyl glycol, Methylethylene glycol, Monopropylene glycol, NSC 69860, α-Propylene glycol

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Alcohols,
    Diols
    Chemical Name
    Propylene Glycol
    INCI Name
    Propylene Glycol
    Ingredient Name
    Propylene Glycol
    Supplied By
    Indorama Ventures
    Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
    Emulsifier
    Base Chemicals Functions
    Solvent
    CASE Ingredients Functions
    Solvent
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Humectant,
    Solvent
    Fluids & Lubricants Functions
    Solvent
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Antioxidant,
    Flavoring Agent,
    Preservative,
    Solvent,
    Stabilizer
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    Coupling Agent,
    Dispersant,
    Emollient,
    Emulsifier,
    Humectant,
    Plasticizer,
    Solvent,
    Viscosity Modifier
    CAS No.
    57-55-6
    EC No.
    200-338-0
    Food Additive Number
    E 1520, INS 1520
    Technologies
    Animal Feed & Nutrition,
    Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
    CASE Ingredients,
    Cosmetic Ingredients,
    Fluids & Lubricants,
    Food Ingredients,
    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
    Product Families
    Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
    Other Additives
    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
    Base Fluids, Glidants & Lubricants,
    Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
    Formulation & Processing Aids,
    Other Excipients,
    Solvents & Solubilizers
    Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
    Antioxidants & Preservatives,
    Processing Aids
    Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
    Conditioners & Emollients,
    Solvents & Carriers
    Animal Feed & Nutrition — Production Aids and Processing Additives
    Emulsifiers, Stabilizers & Thickeners
    Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
    Alcohols
    CASE Ingredients — Solvents & Carriers
    Alcohols
    Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
    Flavor Ingredients
    Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
    Stabilizers

    Features & Benefits

    Benefit Claims
    Antimicrobial,
    Excellent Hygroscopicity,
    High Purity,
    Humectancy,
    Moisturizing,
    Softening,
    Solvency
    Labeling Claims
    Additive-free,
    Halal,
    Kosher,
    Non-Toxic,
    Odor-free,
    Solvent-free
    Food Ingredients Features
    Moisture Retention

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Food & Nutrition,
    Healthcare & Pharma,
    Industrial,
    Personal Care
    Applications
    Personal Care — Beauty & Care
    Bath & Shower,
    Color Cosmetics,
    Hair Care,
    Skin Care
    Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
    Fluids & Lubricants
    Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
    Dental
    Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
    Nutraceuticals & Supplements
    Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    API Manufacturing
    Segments
    Case & Construction,
    Chemical Manufacturing,
    Food & Nutrition,
    Nutraceuticals & Supplements,
    Personal Care,
    Pharmaceuticals
    Applications
    Case & Construction — Adhesives & Sealants
    Chemical Manufacturing — Chemical Manufacturing
    Personal Care — Colour Cosmetics
    Nutraceuticals & Supplements — Excipients
    Pharmaceuticals — Excipients
    Personal Care — Hair Care
    Personal Care — Skin Care
    Application Format
    Bar,
    Gel,
    Leave On,
    Lotions,
    Rinse Off,
    Stick
    Fluids & Lubricants Type
    Heat Transfer Fluids
    Bath & Shower Applications
    Bar Soaps,
    Bath Gel,
    Shower Gels
    Color Cosmetic Applications
    Eye Liner,
    Eye Shadow,
    Lipstick
    Hair Care Applications
    Shaving Foam,
    Shaving Gel
    Skin Care Applications
    After Shaves,
    Body Cream,
    Body Lotion,
    Body Oil,
    Moisturizers,
    Shaving Gel,
    Skin Gel
    Product Applications

    A solvent for extracts and drugs: a heat transfer medium; cellophane, cork, adhesives, and paper products; a lubricant and mold inhibitor processing equipment.

    Properties

    Color (Properties)
    Transparent
    Physical Form
    Liquid
    Soluble In
    Alcohol Soluble,
    Ethyl Ether Soluble,
    Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Soluble,
    Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Soluble,
    Water Soluble
    Appearance
    Substantially free of suspended matter

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    California Proposition 65,
    Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP),
    Directive 68/2013/EU,
    Directive 767/2009/EC,
    European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
    FDA 21 CFR 184.1666,
    FSSC 22000,
    KFDA Registered,
    Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008,
    United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
    Chemical Inventories
    AICS (Australia),
    DSL (Canada),
    EINECS (EU),
    MITI Listed (Japan),
    Personal Care Products Council (PCPC),
    TSCA (USA)

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Bulk,
    Drum,
    Tote
    Regional Availability
    • USA

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    2 Years
    Storage Conditions

    PROPYLENE GLYCOL USP should retain its conformance to sales specifications for a period of at least two years after shipment, if the product is stored at less than 100° Fahrenheit in its undamaged, unopened, factory packaged container.