Propylene Glycol CAS 57-55-6

Propylene Glycol | CAS 57-55-6 | UAB An Group Export

Propylene Glycol (PG), CAS 57-55-6, also known as 1,2-Propanediol, is a clear, colorless, slightly viscous liquid used as a solvent, carrier, humectant, heat-transfer fluid and formulation ingredient. It is supplied for industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, chemical-processing and specialty applications according to the required grade and specification. 

Applications: Industrial Formulations • Chemical Processing • Pharmaceuticals • Cosmetics & Personal Care • Food & Flavor Applications • Paints & Coatings • Polyester Resins • Deicing & Heat-Transfer Fluids • Laboratory & R&D

CAS: 57-55-6

Synonyms: 1,2-Propanediol • Propane-1,2-diol • 1,2-Propylene Glycol

Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O₂

Molecular Weight: 76.09 g/mol

Chemical Type: Glycol / Diol / Solvent

Physical Form: Clear, colorless, slightly viscous liquid

Water Solubility: Miscible with water

Grades: Industrial • Technical • USP/Pharma • Food/FCC • High Purity • Application-Specific

Packaging: Drums • IBCs • Bulk Quantities

Documentation: SDS • CoA • TDS, where applicable

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Key Applications

Propylene Glycol is widely used as a solvent and carrier in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and fragrance formulations. It is also used in polyester resins, paints and plastics, deicing solutions, heat-transfer fluids and other industrial formulations.

Specification Note

Different applications require different grades. USP/pharmaceutical, food/FCC, industrial and high-purity grades should be specified separately, with the supplied specification confirmed by the applicable CoA/TDS.