Propylene Glycol

Description

Propylene glycol has a wide range of applications across various industries due to its versatile properties. Here are several common uses:

1. Food Industry:
   • Food Additive: Propylene glycol is used as a humectant, stabilizer, and thickening agent in processed foods, including salad dressings, baked goods, and sauces.
   • Flavor Carrier: It’s utilized as a carrier for flavours in food products.
2. Cosmetics and Personal Care:
   • Moisturizer: Propylene glycol is used in skincare products such as lotions, creams, and soaps for its moisturizing properties.
   • Hair Care: It’s found in shampoos, conditioners, and hair-styling products to retain moisture and prevent drying.
3. Pharmaceuticals and Medicine:
   • Solvent: Propylene glycol is used as a solvent in various oral, injectable, and topical pharmaceutical formulations.
   • Topical Treatments: It’s used in creams, ointments, and lotions for skin conditions to help deliver active ingredients and retain moisture.
4. Industrial Applications:
   • Antifreeze and De-Icing Agent: Propylene glycol is used as a component in antifreeze solutions and de-icing fluids.
   • Heat Transfer Fluid: It’s used in systems requiring a heat transfer medium, such as in HVAC systems and solar water heaters.
   • Manufacturing: Propylene glycol is used in the production of resins, paints, and coatings.
5. Vaping Products:
   • E-liquids: Propylene glycol is commonly used as a base in e-liquids for vaping.
6. Livestock and Veterinary Medicine:
   • Animal Feed: It’s used as an ingredient in animal feed and medications for livestock and pets.
7. Airplane De-Icing:
   • Propylene glycol is used in aviation as a component in de-icing fluids for aircraft.

With a 99.7% purity and preserved in HDPE plastic bottles to guard against the elements, the highest quality is guaranteed.