Mono Propylene Glycol USP/IND

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Mono Propylene Glycol USP/IND
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Mono Propylene Glycol USP/IND

SKU: RXSOL-19-1586-210
Mono Propylene Glycol USP/IND
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Mono Propylene Glycol MPG is available in 25, 50, and 215 kg Metal Drum / HMHDPE drums.
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Technical Specifications

Description: Propylene Glycol USP

Test Description

Specification Limits

Min. Max.

Unit  of Measure

Test  Method

Propylene Glycol, on a Dry basis

99.5

%(w/w)

HOC 0540

Acidity as acetic acid

0.002

%(w/w)

HOC 0210

Chlorides

0.5

ppm

HOC 0221

Colour, Pt-Co

10

APHA Colour

HOC 0641

Heavy Metals as Pb

5

ppm

HOC 0274

Iron

0.5

ppm

HOC 0290

Water

0.2

%(w/w)

HOC 0316

Arsenic as As

1

HOC 0242

Distillation @ 760 mm Hg

Initial Boiling Point

186

oC

HOC 0154

Drying Point

189

oC

HOC 0154

Residue on Ignition

0

0.005

%(w/w)

HOC 0140

Specific Gravity@20/20 oC

1.0377

1.0389

HOC 0132

Specific Gravity@25/25 oC

1.0352

1.0364

HOC 0132

Sulphate

0

0.006

%(w/w)

HOC 0225

Application & Dosage

It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors, and in the paint and plastics industries. Propylene glycol is also used to create artificial smoke or fog used in fire-fighting training and in theatrical productions.

According to the Material Safety Data Sheet on propylene glycol, the chemical is a strong skin irritant, and has been implicated in contact dermatitis. 

Related Information

Propylene glycol is tolerated well by the skin and shouldn't cause redness or irritation. Propylene glycol is a penetration-enhancing humectant.
 

Propylene Glycol USP is a widely used ingredient in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, personal care, flavors and animal feed applications; an overview of typical uses of Propylene Glycol USP as below.It must be emphasized that it is the user’s responsibility to consult area and country-specific regulations for details of approved use.

  1. Pharmaceuticals - Solvent for active ingredients in oral, and topical products.
     
  2. Cosmetics & Personal Care - Solvent, coupling agent, carrier, emulsion stabilizer, softening agent, viscosity modifier and humectant in many types of cosmetics and personal care products such as skincare, sun care, shampoo, bath/shower products, toothpastes, mouthwashes, shaving products and baby care products.
     
  3. Flavors & Fragrances - Solvent and extraction solvent of flavors and fragrances for applications in food, beverages, perfumes and cosmetics.
     
  4. Food - Various applications as a direct food additive (E 1520) such as a carrier or carrier solvent for colors, emulsifiers, antioxidants and enzymes (in Europe with maximum 1 g/kg in human foodstuffs), and humectant and stabilizer in fruits, vegetables and bakery goods (except in Europe). Propylene Glycol USP is also applied in indirect contact food applications, such as a low temperature heat-transfer fluid in the brewing, dairy and ice cream industries and for food storage facilities, an equipment cleaner fluid or a solvent for printing inks.
     
  5. Pet foods & Animal Feed - Humectant, emulsifier, preservative, solvent foradditives, energy source and aid for prevention of ketosis (acetonemia) in dairycattle. In EMEA a specific tailor made Propylene Glycol Animal Feed is offered forthis application.