Brief Description of Propylene glycol
Propylene glycol, also called propane-1,2-diol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O2. It is a viscous colorless liquid which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Chemically it is classed as a diol and is miscible with a broad range of solvents, including water, acetone, and chloroform.. The CAS registry number is 57-55-6. Typical names are propylene glycol (PG) and monopropylene glycol (MPG). The propylene glycol can be manufactured in different grades. The most controlled grade is called propylene glycol-USP/EP and is manufactured and distributed according to high quality standards. The normal PG grade is called industrial grade. Both grades may be marketed under different trade names.
Propylene glycol USP/EP pharmaceutical grade & Industrial grade
Propylene glycol application in food, cosmetics, animal and others.
Propylene glycol is used in a large variety of daily products, such as in cosmetics and toiletries, food, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals, as well as in a number of industrial applications.
Propylene glycol is an approved feed material. However, whilst it is safe for use in cattle, dogs and poultry it shall not be used in cat feed. When fed with propylene glycol containing feed, cats show an increase in Heinz body formation, which are deformities of erythrocytes and shorten the life time of the red blood cells. This is unique to cats.
Propylene glycol use in electronic cigarettes.
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