Product Description
Propylene Glycol is a high-purity, clear, colorless, and low-odor humectant widely used in skin care, hair care, personal care, home care, and multiple cosmetic formulations. It helps retain moisture, improves texture, enhances glide, and acts as a solvent for active ingredients in creams, lotions, gels, serums, shampoos, conditioners, perfumes, and sprays.
It also works as a stabilizer, viscosity modifier, and dispersing agent in a wide range of formulations. Suitable for DIY creators, small brands, and manufacturers, subject to proper handling and regulatory compliance.
Chemical Information
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Chemical Name (Common): Propylene Glycol
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IUPAC Name: Propane-1,2-diol
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Other Names: Propane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Propanediol, PG
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INCI Name: Propylene Glycol
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Molecular Formula: C3H8O2
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CAS Number: 57-55-6
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Purity: ≥ 99.5%
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Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
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Odor: Practically odorless
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Density (25 °C): ~1.036 g/cm³
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Solubility: Completely miscible with water, alcohols, and many solvents
Features & Benefits
- Excellent humectant that retains moisture
- Improves glide, texture, and spreadability
- Acts as a solvent for fragrances, actives, and extracts
- Enhances product stability and performance
- Works as viscosity modifier in gels and creams
- Suitable for skincare, haircare, soaps, mists, and home care applications
Uses & Applications
- Skin care: serums, lotions, creams, moisturizers
- Hair care: shampoos, conditioners, masks
- Cosmetics: mists, sprays, gels, makeup bases
- Soaps & cleansers: liquid soaps, face washes
- Fragrance & deodorant products
- Home care: fabric sprays, cleaners
Suggested Formulation Uses (Examples)
- Moisturizers & creams: 1–10% for hydration
- Serums & gels: 3–15% as humectant/solvent
- Shampoos & conditioners: 1–5% for glide & moisture
- Fragrance bases: 5–40% as solvent
Storage
- Store in tightly closed containers.
- Keep in cool, dry, well‑ventilated areas.
- Protect from extreme temperatures.
Warnings
- Avoid eye contact.
- Not for ingestion.
- Use with normal formulation safety practices.
Safety & Handling Summary
Use gloves and eye protection during handling. Follow SDS guidelines. Use in a ventilated area.
Technical Support
Cleansol offers formulation and technical guidance for professional users.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The typical data is only for reference. Users must verify suitability and comply with safety and regulatory requirements before use. Cleansol assumes no liability for misuse.
Professional Use Declaration
By purchasing this product, I confirm it is for my professional and commercial use only. I accept full responsibility for safe handling, storage and disposal.
