PG USP/EP

Product details

PG USP/EP(Propylene glycol USP/EP grade)

Product Overview

DOW PuraGuard™ Propylene Glycol (PG) USP/EP is a pharmaceutical grade of Monopropylene Glycols (PG or MPG) with a specified purity greater than 99.8%.

DOW PuraGuard™ PG USP/EP is tested for compliance with specifications of:
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)European Pharmacopoeia (EP)Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP)Food Chemical Codex (FCC)

It also complies with:
Brazilian Pharmacopoeia (FB)other pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food regulations in the global markets where it is sold

It is listed by the Personal Care Products Council† as an approved ingredient in cosmetics, and its use is reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). DOW PuraGuard™ USP/EP is Kosher and complies with Halal requirements.DOW PuraGuard™ USP/EP is an important ingredient for a multitude of uses, including:
Solvent for aromatics in the flavor-concentrate industryWetting agent for natural gumsIngredient in the compounding of citrus and other emulsified flavorsSolvent in elixirs and pharmaceutical preparationsSolvent and coupling agent in the formulation of sun screen, lotion, shampoos, shaving creams and other similar productsEmulsifier in cosmetic and pharmaceutical creamsIngredient for low-temperature heat-transfer fluids involving indirect food contact, such as brewing and dairy uses, as well as refrigerated grocery display casesVery effective humectant, preservative and stabilizer in semi-moist pet food (with the exception of cat food), bakery goods, food flavorings and salad dressings