Appearance
Clear, colorless, odorless liquid with the consistency of syrup
Function
Propylene Glycol is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain cosmetics, medicines and food products. In the human body, Propylene Glycol is metabolized into lactic acid, which occurs naturally when muscles are exercised. Propylene glycol is used as an humectant, solvent, and preservative in food and for tobacco products, as well as being one of the major ingredients of the "e-liquid" used in electronic cigarettes . Forty-five percent of propylene glycol produced is used as chemical feedstock for the production of unsaturated polyester resins.
Synonyms
Monopropylene glycol, Propane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-Propylene glycol; Unipeg PG; Methyl Glycol
Storage
Keep in sealed, unopened, original containers at 60ø – 80ø F. Hydroscopic- avoid conditions of high humidity and temperature. Prevent all contact with water and with moist atmosphere.
Packages
- 100 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 480 lb. Poly Dr [ADM]
- 2350 lb. Poly Tote
- 1 lb. Bulk [ADM]
Industries
- Cosmetics
- food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
- industrial
Product Classes
- Humectant
- solvent
- preservative/antimicrobials
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 44620 CLASS 65
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 225 øF
- Melting Point: -60 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: NO
- Molecular Weight: 76.09 g/mol