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AllanChem | Propylene Glycol
- CAS Number
- 57-55-6
- INCI Name
- Propylene Glycol
- Chemical Name
- Propylene Glycol
AllanChem Propylene Glycol is a high-quality, clear solvent used as a carrier, viscosity modifier, conditioner, and humectant. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and skin care applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Carrier
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Skin Care
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
- Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Laboratory & Research
- Pharmaceutical Processing
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
- Carriers & Bulking Agents
Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
- Carriers & Bulking Aids
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Rheology Modifiers
- Solvents & Carriers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
- Alcohols
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AllanChem
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Synonyms
(±)-1,2-Propanediol, (±)-Propylene glycol, (RS)-1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-(RS)-Propanediol, 1,2-Dihydroxypropane, 1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, 2-Hydroxypropanol, 2,3-Propanediol, DL-1,2-Propanediol, dl-Propylene glycol, Isopropylene glycol, Methylethyl glycol, Methylethylene glycol, Monopropylene glycol, NSC 69860, α-Propylene glycol
- Functions
Carrier, Conditioner, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Name
- Propylene Glycol
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Conditioning
- Humectancy
- Solvency
- Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora
- Credo Clean Standard
- Kosher
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Applicable Processes
- Chemicals Production
- Fragrance Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- ECL (Korea)
- EINECS (EU)
- ELINCS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- KECI (Korea)
- Country Availability
- Mexico
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Solvent
- Food Ingredients Features
- High Quality
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Carrier
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001
- Kosher
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Conditioner
- Humectant
- Solvent
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPG | min. 99.8 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20/20°C) | 1.037 - 1.039 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25/25°C) | 1.035 - 1.037 | — | — |
| Sulfate | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| Acidity | max. 0.05 | ml | — |
| Heavy Metals | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 20 | — | — |
| Water Content | max. 700 | ppm | — |
| Color | max. 10 | — | APHA |
| Initial Boiling Point | min. 186 | °C | — |
| Dew Point | max. 189 | °C | — |
| Ethylene Glycol | max. 50 | ppm | — |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chloride Content | max. 1 | ppm |
| Iron Content | max. 0.1 | ppm |
