Propylene glycol CAS#57-55-6

1.Ultra High Purity Grade

Minimum purity ≥99.5%. Consistent high purity delivers stable performance across pharmaceutical, cosmetic and industrial manufacturing scenarios.

2.Global Pharmacopoeia Qualified Raw Material

Fully compliant with international pharmacopoeia specifications. Ultra-low endotoxin index guarantees secure pharmaceutical formulation production.

3.Skin-Friendly Cosmetic Raw Material

Passed OECD 439 irritation test certification. Mild low-irritation humectant, perfectly safe for all skincare and personal care formulations.

4.Multi-Scenario Industrial Applicability

Low-toxicity formula acts as reliable solvent and antifreeze carrier, widely adaptable to diverse industrial production processes.

This multi-compendial grade propylene glycol is a transparent hygroscopic liquid solvent and moisturizer with minimum purity reaching 99.5%, fully conforming to USP, EP and FCC international standards.

For pharmaceutical manufacturing, it acts as a premium parenteral excipient with strictly controlled endotoxin level ≤0.5 EU/mL, perfectly qualified as a solvent for injectable formulations.

In cosmetic & personal care production, it functions as a mild moisturizer validated by OECD 439 skin irritation test, guaranteeing gentle and safe application in all topical skincare formulas.

Food-grade FCC specification complies with US FDA regulation 21 CFR 184.1666, widely adopted as anti-freeze carrier in food processing systems.

Featuring low toxicity and outstanding freeze resistance (freezing point -59°C per ASTM D1384 standard), this glycol performs reliably as solvent and anti-freeze medium across various industrial scenarios.

Complete technical files including COA, test reports and compliance certificates are available upon request.

Propylene glycol Chemical Properties

Melting point -60 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 187 °C (lit.)
Density 1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Vapor density 2.62 (vs air)
Vapor pressure 0.08 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive index n20/D 1.432(lit.)
FEMA 2940 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Fp 225 °F
Storage temp. Store at +5°C to +30°C.
Solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Pka14.49±0.20(Predicted)
Form Viscous Liquid
Color APHA: ≤10
Specific Gravity1.038 (20/20℃)1.036~1.040
PH6-8 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odorat 100.00 %. odorless very slight alcoholic
Odor Typeodorless
Optical Rotation-0.11° (C=1.00g/100ml, CHCL3)
Biological sourcesynthetic
Explosive limit2.4-17.4%(V)
Water Solubility miscible
Sensitive Hygroscopic
Merck 14,7855
JECFA Number925
BRN 1340498
Dielectric constant32.0
InChIKeyDNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP-0.92
Surface tension35.44mN/m at 298.15K
CAS DataBase Reference57-55-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferencePropylene glycol(57-55-6)
EPA Substance Registry SystemPropylene glycol (57-55-6)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 24/25
WGK Germany 1
RTECS TY2000000
Autoignition Temperature779 °F
TSCA Yes
HS Code 29053200
Hazardous Substances Data57-55-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: 19400 - 36000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 20800 mg/kg

Propylene Glycol, CAS No. 57-55-6, is a versatile multi-purpose raw material favored by manufacturers worldwide, thanks to outstanding solvency and low toxic profile.

Complying with USP standards, this product features ultra-low endotoxin (≤0.5 EU/mL), making it a reliable solvent for oral medicines and transdermal pharmaceutical preparations.

For cosmetic manufacturing, it acts as a gentle hydrating agent validated by OECD 439 irritation testing, effectively boosting moisture retention in toners, body lotions and essence serums.

Our FCC-grade propylene glycol complies with FDA regulation 21 CFR 184.1666 and works as a secure anti-freeze medium in food production workflows.

Bearing a freezing point of -59°C in accordance with ASTM D1384 testing standards, its superior anti-freeze performance also makes it an essential solvent and anti-freeze carrier for all types of industrial scenarios.

We can supply complete technical papers, certificates and test reports to meet the compliance requirements of different sectors.

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