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Propylene Glycol, USP

Item # P1140
Weight N/A
Material Grade

USP

Available Size(s)

55gal

Manufacturer

Packaging Type

Drum

CAS # 57-55-6
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Meets USP Pharma specifications.

Propylene Glycol, USP Grade – C₃H₈O₂ | CAS 57-55-6

Product Overview

Propylene Glycol, USP Grade is a high-purity, pharmaceutical-grade solvent and humectant that complies with the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). This clear, colorless, and nearly odorless liquid is widely used in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications where safety, consistency, and regulatory compliance are critical. Its excellent solvent and moisture-retaining properties make it a key ingredient in a broad range of consumer and healthcare products.


Key Industries

  • Pharmaceuticals – Used in oral, injectable, and topical drug formulations
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care – Acts as a solvent, humectant, and skin-conditioning agent in creams, lotions, and serums
  • Food & Beverage – Approved as a carrier and processing aid under regulated conditions
  • Veterinary & Animal Health – Employed in formulations for feed additives and treatments
  • Flavors & Fragrances – Functions as a diluent and carrier for essential oils and synthetic blends

Packaging Options

Propylene Glycol, USP Grade is offered in tamper-evident, food-safe containers designed to meet cGMP storage and transport standards. Multiple sizes are available, from small lab-use bottles to bulk commercial drums, with Certificates of Analysis and regulatory documentation provided upon request.

 

PubChem CID
1030
Molecular Formula
C3H8O2
Molecular Weight
76.09
Synonyms
propylene glycol 1,2-propanediol propane-1,2-diol 1,2-Propylene glycol 1,2-dihydroxypropane 2-Hydroxypropanol, 1,2-Propanediol 1,2-Dihydroxypropane Methyl Ethylene Glycol _-Propylene Glycol Monopropylene Glycol

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