PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Prepared at the 49th JECFA (1997), published in FNP 52 Add 5 (1997) superseding specifications prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). An ADI of 0-25 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th
JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Propanediol, Methyl glycol, INS No. 1520
DEFINITION
Chemical names Propane-1,2-diol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane
C.A.S. number 57-55-6
Chemical formula C3H8O2
Assay Not less than 99.5% on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION Clear, colourless, hygroscopic, viscous liquid
FUNCTIONAL USESSolvent, glazing agent, humectant
