Propylene Glycol (PG) – BP Grade

Propylene Glycol (PG) – BP Grade

Propylene Glycol is an organic compound, it is a viscous, colourless, nearly odourless liquid with faintly sweet taste. It is miscible with a broad range of solvents like water, acetone and chloroform. Propylene Glycol (PG)- BP Grade meets the requirement of British Pharmacopoeia.

Other Names
Methylethyl glycol, methylethylene glycol, isopropylene glycol, monopropylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane
Chemical Formula
C3H8O2
CAS No
57-55-6
Molar Mass
76.095 g/mol
TEST RESULT
Appearance Clear, Colourless, Viscous Liquid
Assay 99.5 % - min
Heavy Metals 5 ppm - max
Boiling Point 184 - 189°C
Specific Gravity At 25°C 1.035 - 1.040
Water 0.2 % - max determined on 50 g
Sulphated Ash 0.01 % - max determined on 5 g

Applications:

Used as a solvent for flavours, extracts, drug and food anti-oxidants, a heat transfer medium, an emollient and humectants and plasticizers for tobacco products, baked foods, coconut, adhesives and paper products.
Used as a solvent in the extraction of crude drugs.
As an inhibitor of fermentation and mold growth.
Used in chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries as an antifreeze when leakage might lead to contact with food. Propylene glycol is also used to make polyester compounds, and as a base for deciding solutions.