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Propylene Glycol (PG) is a multifunctional, high-purity chemical widely recognized for its exceptional solvency, humectant properties, and safety profile. Through significant process improvements, our product achieves a purity level of ≥99.8%, ensuring minimal impurities and superior stability across a broad range of applications—from pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals to personal care and tobacco products.
With advanced quality control systems and full REACH certification, we deliver a product that meets the stringent requirements of global markets, particularly in Europe.
Product Overview
Propylene Glycol (CAS No. 57-55-6) is a colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic liquid with excellent miscibility with water, alcohols, and many organic solvents. Our high-purity grade is designed to provide consistent performance in applications where reliability, stability, and safety are critical.
CAS No.: 57-55-6
Molecular Formula: C₃H₈O₂
Purity: ≥99.8%
Product Features & Advantages
Through proprietary process improvements, our propylene glycol achieves a purity level exceeding 99.8%. The low impurity profile minimizes side reactions during use, ensuring higher stability and consistent results in sensitive formulations.
We utilize high-end imported gas chromatography (GC) systems for rigorous sample testing, guaranteeing accuracy and batch-to-batch consistency.
Our propylene glycol offers excellent moisture retention and low-temperature stability, making it ideal for applications requiring reliable performance under varying environmental conditions.
Fully compliant with EU REACH regulations, our product is approved for export to European markets and meets the highest international standards for safety and environmental compliance.
Applications
1. Pharmaceutical Industry
Acts as a pharmaceutical excipient, solvent, humectant, and softening agent in human medicines.
Used in granule formulations and as a carrier for active ingredients.
2. Veterinary & Agricultural Chemicals
Serves as a solvent in veterinary drugs and pesticide formulations, offering excellent solubility and stability.
3. Tobacco Industry
Functions as a tobacco humectant, flavor carrier, and preservative in cigarette manufacturing, enhancing moisture retention and product consistency.
4. Personal Care & Cosmetics
Widely used as a humectant, emulsifier, and skin conditioning agent in lotions, creams, and other cosmetic products.
5. Other Industrial Applications
Suitable as a solvent and stabilizer in various industrial formulations where high purity is required.
Packaging & Transportation
We offer flexible packaging options to meet diverse customer needs:
Packaging Type:Drums
Specifications: Galvanized iron or plastic drums: 25 kg, 200 kg, 215 kg
Bulk Options: ISO TANK, flexitanks
Customization Available upon request
All packaging complies with international transportation safety standards, ensuring product integrity during transit.
Why Choose Our Propylene Glycol?
High purity ensures process stability and minimizes risk of side reactions.
Stringent quality control backed by advanced analytical instrumentation.
REACH compliance enables seamless access to European and global markets.
Versatile applications across pharmaceuticals, agriculture, personal care, and tobacco.
Flexible packaging to support both small-scale trials and large-volume industrial supply.
For technical specifications, sample requests, or to discuss your specific application needs, please contact us.