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Propylene Glycol BP

Abstract:
Propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O2. It is a viscous, colorless liquid which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Containing two alcohol groups, it is classed as a diol. It is miscible with a broad range of solvents, including water, acetone, and chloroform.

 

Use/Application:
Propylene glycol is used as a skin-conditioning agent-humectant. In alcohol-based hand sanitizers, it is used as a humectant to prevent the skin from drying.

 

Identity
Chemical Name: Propylene Glycol
Mol. Formula: C3H8O2
Mol. Weight: 76.1 g/mol
CAS no.: 57-55-6

 

Specifications:

Test Specification
Description It occurs as a viscous, clear, colourless, hygroscopic liquid
Identification

Test (A)

Test (B)

Test(C)

Test(D)

 

(a) It complies with the test for Relative Density

(b) It complies with the test for refractive index

(c) Boiling Point: 184 °C to 189 °C.

(d) Specified test.

Solubility Miscible with water and with ethanol (96%)
Appearance of solution The solution is clear and colorless
Relative density 1.035 to 1.040 gm/ml
Refractive index 1.431 to 1.433
Acidity Specified Test.
Oxidising substances Specified Test.
Reducing substances Specified Test. The solution does not change its appearance.
Heavy metals Not more than 5 ppm
Water Not more than 0.2%
Sulfated ash Not more than 0.01%

 

Shelf life, Storage and Packing

It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.

 

Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.

Good Manufacturing Practice Certified by World Health Organization (WHO-GMP)
Written Confirmation Certification (WC)
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