Propylene Glycol
Food industry
In the food industry, propylene glycol is commonly used as a food additive, which has moisturizing, solvent and preservative effects. It is commonly found in desserts, beverages, and seasonings, and can improve the taste and texture of foodIn addition, propylene glycol can also react with fatty acids to form propylene glycol fatty acid esters, which are used as food emulsifiers, stabilizers, and coagulants
Pharmaceutical industry
In the pharmaceutical industry, propylene glycol is commonly used as a solvent and stabilizer for drugs due to its good solubility and stability. It can dissolve various drug components, such as sulfonamides, local anesthetics, vitamins, etc., and can delay the hydrolysis of certain drugs, increasing their stability
Propylene glycol is also used in the production of local anesthetics and anti allergic drugs, and can be used as an injection solvent with quick acting or delayed effects
In addition, propylene glycol has good viscosity and moisture absorption, and is non-toxic, so it is also commonly used as a solvent and softener for ointments and ointments Cosmetics and personal care products
Propylene glycol is widely used as a moisturizer and solvent in cosmetics and personal care products. It can increase the moisture content of the skin, improve dry skin problems, and help active ingredients penetrate
Propylene glycol is also used in cosmetics, facial cleanser, essence, makeup remover, bath milk, shampoo and other products, with good moisturizing and antiseptic ability
Chemical production
In chemical production, propylene glycol is used as an intermediate and solvent to manufacture chemical products such as polypropylene alcohol (PVA), epoxy propylene, and acetone
In addition, it is also used as a lubricant and de icing agent in industry
