CAS number
57-55-6
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Liquid
Additive number
INS 1520 (E1520)
Also known as: PG, 1,2-propanediol.
Typical grades: USP/food and industrial grades.
About Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol (PG) is a colourless, viscous liquid that mixes with water. It is a humectant, solvent and antifreeze with low toxicity in USP and food grades.
Uses and applications
Food and flavour
Used as a carrier for flavours and colours and as a humectant in baked goods and confectionery.
Pharmaceutical and cosmetics
Used as a solvent and moisturiser in medicines, creams, lotions and oral care.
Industrial
Used in antifreeze and coolants, unsaturated polyester resins and de-icing fluids.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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