Propylene glycol USP/BP/CP
Formula:C3H8O2
Mol weight:76.09
Quality standard:pharmacopeia of people's republic of china
Formula:C3H8O2
Mol weight:76.09
Quality standard:pharmacopeia of people's republic of china
Propylene glycol USP/BP/CP
Formula:C3H8O2
Mol weight: 76.09
Product physical properties: it is a colorless, clear viscous liquid. It is odourless and has a slight sweet taste and is easy to be wet. It is solube in water ethanol or trichloromenthane arbitrarily.
Product quality standard: pharmacopeia of people's republic of china
Approval No.: liaoning's attroval number of the drug F[2000] 900009
Main application: solvent of pharmaceutical auxiliary material
Packing: 200kg,100kg,50kg net in food -type plastic drum.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
1) Information on the warning label: Highly flammable
2) Keep out of the reach of children.
3) Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
4) Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
SPECIFICATION
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Appearance
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Colorless clear viscous liquid
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Acidit (ml)
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Volume value of titrating consumed NaoH solution≤0.5
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Relative density 25°C
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1.035-1.037
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Chloride %≤
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0.007
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Sulphate%≤
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0.006
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Moisture %≤
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0.2
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Firing residue mg≤
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3.5
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Heavy metal ppm≤(unit PG)
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5
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ml≤Oxidability ml≤
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Volume value of titrating consumed NaoH solution≤0.2
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Indentification
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Infrared absorbing spectrogram is in compliance with reference spectrgram
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USED
· As a solvent in many pharmaceuticals, including oral, injectable and topical formulations. Notably, diazepam, which is insoluble in water, uses propylene glycol as its solvent in its clinical, injectable form.
· As a humectant food additive, labeled as E number E1520
· As an emulsification agent in Angostura and orange bitters
· As a moisturizer in medicines, cosmetics, food, toothpaste, mouth wash, hair care and tobacco products
· As a carrier in fragrance oils
· As an ingredient in massage oils
· In hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions, and saline solutions
· In smoke machines to make artificial smoke for use in firefighters' training and theatrical productions
· In electronic cigarettes, as a vaporizable base for diluting the nicotine liquid
· As a solvent for food colors and flavorings
· As an ingredient, along with wax and gelatin, in the production of paintballs
· As a moisture stabilizer (humectant) for snus (Swedish style snuff).