PURAGUARD™ USP/EP

What is PURAGUARD™ USP/EP?

One of the highest purity propylene glycols available in the marketplace – with a specified purity of 99.8 percent or greater, adherence to IPEC-PQG Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceutical excipients, and a two-year shelf life when stored according to Dow’s recommendations. The purity and versatility of DOW PuraGuard™ PG USP/EP allow it to be used as an ingredient in products subject to very stringent quality standards, including pharmaceuticals (excipients only), foods, beverages, cosmetics, personal care products and animal feed.

Uses

Cosmetics
Skincare
Suncare
Shampoo
Bath/shower products
Toothpastes
Mouthwashes
Shaving products
Baby care products
Pharmaceutical – excipient (ingredient of a pharmaceutical injectable application is not supported)
Food Additive/Flavors

Benefits

Pharmaceutical excipient: Extremely low toxicity and carrier/solvency
Food Additive/Flavors: Extremely low toxicity, Dilutes broadest range of flavor compounds and Humectant
Personal care products/Cosmetics: Low skin irritation potential and low toxicity, Compatibilizer, Viscosity modifier and Humectant

Properties

Application Benefits
Appearance Benefits	Solubilization/Coupling Agent

Certifications & Standards
Inert Ingredient Use	Food Contact Surface Sanitizing (40 CFR 180.940)
Regulatory Approvals	CleanGredients

Sustainability & Safety
Sustainability Claim	Biodegradable

PURAGUARD™ USP/EP

What is PURAGUARD™ USP/EP?

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