Propylene Glycol USP/EP (PG USP/EP)

Propylene Glycol (PG USP/EP) from Dow is a pharmaceutical grade of monopropylene glycol (PG or MPG) with a specified purity greater than 99.8%. PG USP/EP offered by Dow is tested for compliance with the current United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) specifications plus the Food Chemical Codex (FCC). It also complies with the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia (FB) and other pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food regulations in the global markets where it is sold.

It is listed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association as an approved ingredient in cosmetics, and its use is reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). PG USP/EP from Dow is Kosher certified and complies with Halal requirements.

PG USP/EP from Dow is an important ingredient for a multitude of uses, including:

  • Solvent for aromatics in the flavor-concentrate industry
  • Wetting agent for natural gums
  • Ingredient in the compounding of citrus and other emulsified flavors
  • Solvent in elixirs and pharmaceutical preparations
  • Solvent and coupling agent in the formulation of sun screen, lotion, shampoos, shaving creams and other similar products
  • Emulsifier in cosmetic and pharmaceutical creams
  • Ingredient for low-temperature heat-transfer fluids involving indirect food contact, such as brewing and dairy uses, as well as refrigerated grocery display cases
  • Very effective humectant, preservative and stabilizer in semi-moist pet food (with the exception of cat food), bakery goods, food flavorings and salad dressings

Applications

Heat Transfer Fluids
Fragrance, Cosmetics and Personal Care
Food and Flavorings
Pet Food/Animal Feed
Pharmaceutical
Other Applications

Physical Properties* of Propylene Glycol USP/EP (PG USP/EP)

Physical Properties Units Propylene Glycol USP/EP (PG USP/EP)
Chemical Name 1,2-propanediol
Formula C3H8O2
CAS Number1 57-55-6
EINECS Number 200-338-0
Molecular Weight 76.1
Boiling Point 760 mm Hg, °F 369.3
760 mm Hg, °C 187.4
Vapor Pressure mm Hg, 77°F (25°C) 0.13
Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate = 1) 1.57E-02
1 Chemical Abstract Service Number
*Note: These properties are laboratory results on pure compounds or are typical of the product. Typical properties should not be confused with, or regarded as, specifications.

Application Sheets
pdf icon Propylene Glycol USP/EP Application Overview: Animal Feeds (117MB PDF)
pdf icon Propylene Glycol USP/EP Application Overview: Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry (64KB PDF)
pdf icon Propylene Glycol USP/EP Application Overview: Food Industry (78KB PDF)
pdf icon Propylene Glycol USP/EP Purity Plus: Application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) (46KB PDF)
pdf icon Propylene Glycol USP/EP Application Overview: Pharmaceutical Industry (66KB PDF)
Brochures
pdf icon Questionnaire Response Document; PG USP/EP Current Good Manufacturing Process (400KB PDF)
Safety Data Sheets
pdf icon Propylene Glycol USP/EP (North America, Latin America, Pacific) (115KB PDF)
pdf icon Propylene Glycol USP/EP (Europe) (124KB PDF)
Sales Specifications
pdf icon Propylene Glycol USP/EP (10KB PDF)
Technical Datasheets
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Propylene Glycol USP/EP

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