Propylene glycol is a clear, colorless, slightly viscous, water-soluble, odorless, hygroscopic liquid with low vapor pressure.
Manufactured and used in accordance with modern production and quality control standards.
Unlike many other glycols, it is non-toxic, not dangerous even with prolonged inhalation of vapors and does not cause poisoning if accidentally ingested. Propylene glycol is approved in most countries as a food additive E1520.
Synonyms and international names
1,2-propylene glycol, 1,2-dioxypropane, monopropylene glycol, propylene glycol heat transfer fluid, PG, PGI, Propane-1,2-diol, PropyleneGlycol
Application
• in the production of unsaturated polyester resins (for the construction industry and automobile production), elastic polyurethanes, alkyd resins
• as a solvent for natural and synthetic substances in the preparation of ointments, pastes, creams, shampoos, etc. in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry
• in the food industry (E1520) as a solvent for food additives and a tobacco humidifier (due to its hygroscopicity)
• in the manufacture of brake fluids, antifreezes, anti-icing fluids and coolants
• as a propylene glycol heat carrier for heating systems
• as a plasticizer in the production of cellophane and polyvinyl chloride films
• in the composition of animal feed - a moisturizer, an emulsifier, a preservative, a solvent for additives (in Europe - different maximum content for different animal species), a source of energy and as a drug to prevent ketonemia (acetonemia) in dairy cattle.
Packaging
Propylene glycol is supplied in original containers from the manufacturer in 215 kg drums.