Understanding Propylene Glycol:
Propylene glycol is a nearly odorless clear liquid with a mild sweet taste. Some other names for it are a-propylene glycol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane, methyl ethyl glycol (MEG), methylethylene glycol, PG, Sirlene, Dowfrost.
Web definition for Propylene Glycol according to wikipedia.
Bulk propylene glycol can be converted from glycerol or glycerin which is a byproduct of biodiesel production.
As far as uses, propylene is used in many industries. Recently it was used in the gulf cleanup as an oil dispersant. Propylene glycol is also used as a moisturizer, emulsifier and carrier for fragrance oils in personal care and pharmaceutical products. Furthermore, propylene glycol is used to create fake smoke for movies and is even used in electronic cigarettes as a base that the nicotine is dispersed in. Unlike ethylene glycol, propylene glycol has a low toxicity and is biodegradable making it a great alternative for antifreezes, deicers and is often used I solar water heating systems and liquid cooling systems.
Because of it’s low cost and biodegradable qualities wholesale bulk propylene glycol truly is a fantastic chemical that can be used by almost anyone. |
