Propylene glycol
Propylene glycol
Propylene glycol, known also by the systematic name propane-1,2-diol, is an organic compound (a diol alcohol), usually a tasteless, odorless, and colorless clear oily liquid that is hygroscopic and miscible with water, acetone and chloroform. It is manufactured by the hydration of propylene oxide.
Applications
Propylene glycol is used:
- As a moisturizer in medicines, cosmetics, food and tobacco products
- As a medical and sexual lubricant
- As a main ingredient in many cosmetic products, including babywipes, bubble baths, deodorants and shampoos.
