Mono Propylene Glycol 50 percent
Propylene glycol is a humectant, which means that it is an ingredient that is added to cosmetics to increase Moisture Retention in skin and hair. Propylene glycol is well tolerated by the skin and shouldn't cause redness or irritation.
Application
It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors, and in the paint and plastics industries. Propylene glycol is also used to create artificial smoke or fog used in fire-fighting training and in theatrical productions.
Technical Specification
Description: Propylene Glycol USP
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Test Description |
Specification Limits Min. Max. |
Unit of Measure |
Test Method |
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Propylene Glycol, on a Dry basis |
50.5 |
%(w/w) |
HOC 0540 |
|
|
Acidity as acetic acid |
0.002 |
%(w/w) |
HOC 0210 |
|
|
Chlorides |
0.5 |
ppm |
HOC 0221 |
|
|
Colour, Pt-Co |
10 |
APHA Colour |
HOC 0641 |
|
|
Heavy Metals as Pb |
5 |
ppm |
HOC 0274 |
|
|
Iron |
0.5 |
ppm |
HOC 0290 |
|
|
Arsenic as As |
1 |
HOC 0242 |
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Distillation @ 760 mm Hg |
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Residue on Ignition |
0 |
0.005 |
%(w/w) |
HOC 0140 |
|
Specific Gravity@20/20 oC |
1.0377 |
1.0389 |
HOC 0132 |
|
|
Specific Gravity@25/25 oC |
1.0352 |
1.0364 |
HOC 0132 |
|
|
Sulphate |
0 |
0.006 |
%(w/w) |
HOC 0225 |
Mono Propylene Glycol MPG is available in 25, 50, and 215 kg Metal Drum / HMHDPE drums.