Propylene Glycol (MPG)
Chemical Name: Propylene Glycol
Trade Names: KEMPG/Pharmaceutical grade
Introduction:
Propylene Glycol (KEMPG), known also by the systematic name propane-1,2-diol, is an organic compound (a diol alcohol) that is usually a tasteless, odorless and colorless clear oily liquid. It is hygroscopic and miscible with water, acetone and chloroform.
Product Name:
- Propylene Glycol
- MPG
- Mono Propylene Glycol
- KEMPG
General Applications
KEMPG is widely used as ingredient in a diverse range of cosmetics and personal care products. It provides outstanding functionality as a solvent, coupling agent, carrier, emulsion stabilizer, dispersant, softening agent, viscosity modifier and humectants. It is also used in oral care (mouth washers, toothpastes), skin care (creams, lotions and oils), deodorants and anti-perspirants (roll & stick), hair care (shampoo, conditioner and styler, coloring items), shaving (creams, foams, gels, after shaves), bath and shower soaps, gels and moisturizers, body care (wipers, antiseptics), cleaners and disinfectants.
MPG is an effective humectant, preservative and stabilizer, and may be used in such diverse applications as bakery goods, food flavorings, salad dressings and semi-moist pet food.
Cosmetic & Personal Care
A main ingredient in many cosmetic products, KEMPG serves as a moisturizer, emulsifier, fragrance carrier and humectant, due to its ability to attract and hold water. Some of the daily-use products include:
- Baby wipes
- Bubble baths and shower products
- Deodorants and antiperspirants
- Shampoos, styling gels and hair dyes
- Shaving products
- Face creams
- Hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions, and saline solutions
- Dental care (mouth washes and toothpastes)
- Perfumes and colognes
- Color cosmetics (blushes, eyeliner, lipsticks, eye shadow)
KEMPG is also used as an enzyme stabilizer, diluent and solvent in leading liquid detergent formulations.
Food Ingredients
KEMPG has a variety of uses as it relates to food ingredients and food manufacturing including:
- Solvent for food additives (i.e., colors, antioxidants, enzymes and emulsifiers)
- Flavor agent
- Humectant and stabilizer in items such as fruits, vegetables and bakery goods
- Low-temperature heat-transfer fluids involving indirect food contact, such as brewing and dairy uses, as well as refrigerated grocery display cases
- Plasticizer and softening agent for items such as cork seals
- Solvent for printing inks used in food packaging
- Equipment cleaner, to remove contamination from food processing equipment
Pharmaceutical
Typically in pharmaceutical applications, KEMPG is used as a non-active ingredient or carrier. KEMPG is used most frequently in oral, topical and injectable drug products.
Specification
Test | Standard | Reference |
Description | Clear, colorless, viscous liquid having a slight, characteristic taste. Is practically odorless. Absorbs moisture when exposed to moist air | USP44-NF39 |
Solubility | Miscible with water. With acetone, and with chloroform. Soluble in ether and will dissolve many essential oils, but is immiscible with fixed oils. | USP44-NF39
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Identification | A: Infrared Absorption Spectrum obtained with standard Propylene Glycol | USP44-NF39 |
B: Limit of DEG & EG NMT 0.1 | ||
C: RT of PG chromatogram in B complies Standard peak
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Specific gravity | 1.035-1.037 | USP44-NF39 |
Acidity (as Acetic Acid) | NMT 0.2 mol of NaOH 0.1 N | USP44-NF39 |
Chloride | NMT 70 | USP44-NF39 |
Sulphate | Min 60 | USP44-NF39 |
Residue on Ignition (in 50g) | NMT 3.5 | USP44-NF39 |
Assay (on a dry basis) | Min. 99.5 | USP44-NF39 |
Water | Max. 0.2 | USP44-NF39 |
Residual Solvents | Defined as Organic Volatile Chemicals | USP44-NF39 |
Packaging:
| Packaging | Net | Gross | No. of drums per | No. of pallets in a 20 | Shelf | IMCO |
| Type | weight | weight | pallet | FLC | life | Class |
| New PE | 215 Kgs | 238 Kgs | 4 | 20 | 2 yrs | Non- |
| Drums | Imco |
Notice:
Customized packaging will be available according to customer’s request.
Safety, Handling & Storage:
Full information on the safety, handling and storage of KEMPG/Pharmaceutical grade is available in the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
