Propylene glycol USP/EP

High purity and first class quality

Propylene glycol USP/EP (pharmaceutical grade) is the  propylene glycol grade that meets the strict product quality and handling standards. These standards are required by the authorities responsible for consumer health and safety of materials  used in health-sensitive applications, such as pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, cosmetics and animal feed. These quality requirements are specifically described in the Pharmacopoeias while handling requirements are prescribed in governmental regulation and industry guidelines.

Propylene glycol USP/EP (pharmaceutical grade) is used as a non-active, "enabling" agent (excipient)

• carrier for flavours in food and drinks
• face creams, body lotions, deodorant-sticks, lipsticks and many other cosmetic articles soft, moist and consistent
• foams stabilizer in cosmetic and healthcare products
• moisturizer for pet and livestock feed
  
• carrier of active ingredients in vaccines, cough relief syrups or gel capsules to help deliver this substances within the body for treatment and prevention of diseases.

A Pharmacopoeia is the official document that lays down strict rules for quality and analytical testing of substances applied in pharmaceuticals.
In technical terms, pharmaceutical grade propylene glycol is called USP/EP - the abbreviation for United States-Pharmacopoeia and European Pharmacopoeia.

Propylene Glycol USP/EP (PG USP/EP) complies with the detailed quality specifications for propylene glycol.