Propylene glycol – Cas. No: 57-55-6

propylene glycol:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified propylene glycol as an additive that is generally recognized as safe for use in food. Propylene glycol from Keller Heartt is food safe and certain varieties can also be certified Kosher.

The use of propylene glycol
Propylene glycol has good viscosity and hygroscopicity and is non-toxic, so it is widely used as hygroscopicity, antifreeze, lubricant and solvent in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

The use of propylene glycol in the food industry, propylene glycol and fatty acid reaction to generate propylene glycol fatty acid ester, mainly used as food emulsifier; Propylene glycol is an excellent solvent for flavoring and pigment.

The propylene glycol used for organic synthesis, as a solvent, dehydrating agent, plasticizer, antifreeze agent, gas chromatography fixing liquid.

The propylene glycol commonly used organic synthetic raw materials for the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resin. Also can be used as emulsifier, preservative, antifreeze agent. Also used in the manufacture of alkyd resin, poly propylene glycol, plasticizer, surfactants and lubricants.