Propylene Glycol (MPG)
CAS No.: 57-55-6
Supplier: Royalchem– exporting stable quality grades to Europe and South America.
Product Overview
Propylene Glycol (also called 1,2-Propanediol or Mono Propylene Glycol, MPG) is a clear, almost odourless liquid. It absorbs moisture and is safe to handle. Because of its low toxicity and high purity, it is used in food, pharma, cosmetics and many industrial formulations.
Technical Data
| Product name | Propylene Glycol |
| Synonyms | 1,2-Propanediol; Mono Propylene Glycol; MPG |
| CAS No. | 57-55-6 |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 76.09 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colourless, transparent, slightly viscous liquid |
| Assay / Content | ≥ 99.85% |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.10% |
| Color (Pt-Co) | ≤ 10 |
| Specific gravity (20°C) | 1.035 – 1.038 |
Main Applications
Propylene Glycol is accepted for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, and also used as an industrial raw material for resins, antifreeze and heat transfer fluids.
Pharmaceuticals: solvent, humectant and stabilizer in oral and topical products.
Food & beverage: humectant and carrier for flavours, colours and preservatives; helps keep products moist.
Cosmetics & personal care: moisturising agent and solvent in skin care, hair care and make-up.
Industrial: base for heat-transfer / antifreeze fluids, de-icing, and raw material for UPR and PU systems.
Why Royalchem
- consistent high-purity grades for food, pharma and industrial customers
- technical support to fit antifreeze, UPR, paint and coating formulas
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