KEMPG: Propylene glycol or Monopropylene Glycol (MPG) is unique among due to its low toxicity.
MPG is used in some areas like cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical industry which is possible to absorb on eating of it.
Propylene Glycol is odorless and colorless, and has a wide range of solvency for organic materials.
It is completely water soluble.
Propylene Glycol is a main solvent in the flavor industry. It could be used as a wetting agent for gums. Propylene Glycol is used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry in formulation of drugs.
It is also used and as a solvent and wetting agent and solubilizer in the formulation of cosmetic and personal care products.
Propylene Glycol is an effective humectant, preservative and stabilizer which is used in such diverse applications as bakery goods, food flavorings, salad dressings.
Aqueous solutions of propylene glycol display excellent antifreeze properties and are therefore valuable as low temperature heat-transfer in food industries where contact of fluid and food is possible.
