Propylene Glycol
CAS No. 57-55-6 / INCI Name: Propylene Glycol
FOOD, FLAVOUR AND BEVERAGEHOME & INSTITUTIONAL CARE, CLEANING & SANITATIONPERSONAL CARE, FRAGRANCE, HEALTH & BEAUTYPHARMACEUTICAL & NUTRACEUTICAL
Food, Flavour and Beverage / Home & Institutional Care, Cleaning & Sanitation / Personal Care, Fragrance, Health & Beauty / Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
Propylene Glycol is a versatile, low-toxicity compound used across multiple industries for its humectant, solvent, and stabilizing properties. In personal care, fragrance, pharmaceutical, and health & beauty applications, it helps retain moisture, dissolve active ingredients, and improve product feel and efficacy. In the food and beverage industry, it functions as a preservative, moisture-retainer, and texturizer, maintaining consistency in baked goods, beverages, and sauces. In cleaning and sanitation, Propylene Glycol serves as a solvent and wetting agent, enhancing the spreadability and performance of cleaning solutions.
Key Benefits and Uses of Propylene Glycol:
Moisture Retention and Hydration
Acts as a humectant to maintain hydration in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical products.Solvent and Carrier for Active Ingredients
Enhances ingredient solubility and delivery in personal care and cleaning formulations.Improves Texture and Stability
Prevents crystallization and phase separation in emulsions and food products.Fragrance Fixative
Prolongs scent longevity in perfumes and sprays by stabilizing volatile compounds.Boosts Cleaning Efficiency
Works as a wetting agent to improve surface coverage and dirt removal.
Common Application Include:
Lotions, Creams, and Serums
Perfumes, Deodorants, and Sprays
Baked Goods, Sauces, and Beverages
Cleaning Sprays, Disinfectants, and Wipes
Pharmaceutical Gels, Syrups, and Oral Medications
Why Choose Propylene Glycol?:
GRAS-Approved and Globally Recognized
Odorless, Colorless, and Non-Irritating
Highly Soluble in Water and Organic Solvents
Safe for Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Use
Stable Across a Wide Range of Conditions
Quality
Premium ingredients for various global industries.
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