Industrial or USP grade?

USP/EP/FCC for food and pharma; industrial grade for resins, de-icing and coolant.

Is propylene glycol the same as ethylene glycol?

No. Propylene glycol is low-toxicity and food-approved; ethylene glycol is toxic. They are not interchangeable.

Sealed (it is hygroscopic), in stainless/HDPE/lined steel; roughly a two-year shelf life.

Propylene Glycol (MPG)

CAS 57-55-6 C₃H₈O₂

CAS number: 57-55-6
EC number: 200-338-0
Formula: C₃H₈O₂
Molar mass: 76.09 g/mol
Appearance: Clear colourless viscous, near-odourless hygroscopic liquid.
HS code: 2905.32

Propylene glycol is a low-toxicity diol used as a food- and pharma-safe solvent, humectant and heat-transfer fluid, and as a polyester-resin feedstock. Ehlinar sources industrial and USP/food grades.

Applications

ResinsUnsaturated polyester resin feedstock

Heat transferNon-toxic antifreeze/coolant and de-icing fluid

Food & pharmaSolvent and humectant

CosmeticsPersonal-care solvent and humectant

OtherE-liquid base, pet food and theatrical fog

Grades & packaging

Industrial/technical ≥99.5% and USP/EP/food-grade (FCC/Kosher) — the two main commercial streams (PG-Industrial vs PG-USP).

215–220 kg drums
IBC (~1250 kg)
ISO tanks
Bulk

Also known as

1,2-propanediol · Propane-1,2-diol · Monopropylene glycol (MPG) · Methyl ethylene glycol · Dowfrost

Frequently asked questions

Industrial or USP grade?: USP/EP/FCC for food and pharma; industrial grade for resins, de-icing and coolant.
Is propylene glycol the same as ethylene glycol?: No. Propylene glycol is low-toxicity and food-approved; ethylene glycol is toxic. They are not interchangeable.
How is it stored?: Sealed (it is hygroscopic), in stainless/HDPE/lined steel; roughly a two-year shelf life.

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