Propylene Glycol

Common Name: Propylene Glycol, PG
Chemical Name: Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methyl Glycol
INS No.: 1520
E-number: 1520
CAS No.: 57-55-6
Functional uses: Glazing agent and humectant

Propylene Glycol is a food additive used across many industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning products. It is a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with a slightly sweet taste, produced synthetically by reacting propylene oxide with water. In the food and beverage industry, it is commonly used as a solvent and as a carrier for other food additives or nutrients such as colors and flavors. It can also function as an emulsifier in products containing oil, vinegar, and salad dressing to prevent separation. As a humectant, it helps absorb and retain moisture and is often used in powdered foods and beverages, crisp baked goods, and dry animal feed to control moisture and prevent clumping. It also has antimicrobial properties that can help extend shelf life and is used in food and beverage processes involving heat transfer, including brewing and dairy production.

In the pharmaceutical industry, Propylene Glycol is used as a solvent for flavors in formulations such as cough syrup and children’s liquid medicines, and as a plasticizer for film coating in capsule production. It is also used as a humectant in products such as alcohol-based hand sanitizers to help prevent rough, dry skin, and in shampoos and hair-care products. As an emulsifier, it is used in oil-containing products such as hair serums and lotions.

Packaging: 215 kg/drum