Monopropylene glycol

Product Information
applications

Product Information

Monopropylene glycol

Chemical formula: C3H8O2

Other names: propylene glycol, monopropylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane, 1,2-propanediol, methyl glycol and trimethyl glycol.

Propylene glycol is a viscous, colorless liquid that is almost odorless, but has a slightly sweet taste. It contains two alcohol groups that. It is produced on a large scale mainly for the production of polymers.

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food use

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Coffee-based beverages, liquid sweeteners, ice cream, dairy products, and soda
Maintaining moisture in food

Medicinal use

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Moisturizer to prevent skin dryness in alcohol-based hand sanitizers
Solvent in many drugs including oral, injectable and topical formulations
As a solvent and carrier in medicines

Animal use

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In veterinary medicine as an oral treatment of hyperketonemia in ruminants

Cosmetic use

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Personal care products
As a moisturizer

Industrial application

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Aircraft antifreeze and antifreeze
To create theatrical smoke and fog in special effects for film and live entertainment