It is a colorless, nearly odorless, clear, viscous liquid with a faintly sweet taste, hygroscopic and miscible with water, acetone, and chloroform.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Propylene glycol |
| European Union | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Propylene glycol |
| Philippines | Approved | Propylene Glycol |
| Austria | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Belgium | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Cyprus | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Denmark | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Estonia | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Finland | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Germany | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Greece | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Hungary | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Ireland | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Italy | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Latvia | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Lithuania | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Malta | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Netherlands | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Poland | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Portugal | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Romania | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Slovakia | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Slovenia | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Spain | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Sweden | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Propan-1,2-diol; propylene glycol |
| Australia | Approved | Propylene glycol |
| New Zealand | Approved | Propylene glycol |
| Canada | Approved | Propylene Glycol |
| Argentina | Approved | Propilenglicol |
| Brazil | Approved | Propilenoglicol |
| France | Approved | Propanediol1,2 (propylène glycol) |
E1520 - Propylene glycol: Large doses can be toxic , kidney failure, depression of CNS, liver damage, teratogen, on NIH Hazards list. Humectant used to coat fruit and vegetables. Us has placed a total recall of any medication containing this additive yet still permitted in food.
E1520 - Propylene glycol: Large doses can be toxic , kidney failure, depression of CNS, liver damage, teratogen, on NIH Hazards list. Humectant used to coat fruit and vegetables. Us has placed a total recall of any medication containing this additive yet still permitted in food.
E1520 - Propylene glycol: Propylene glycol is commercially produced from propylene and carbonate. Humectant, wetting agent, dispersing agent, radiator anti-freeze, petroleum based; its glycerine like taste has made it popular for children's medications and other elixirs; used in many toothpastes, topical creams and ointments, in cosmetics, hair products and deodorants, artificial sweetener bases, liquid food colour, essences, sweetened coconut, chewing gum, chocolates. Total recall of all medications in USA (if you still have some old ones, throw them out!) and has been linked with fatal heart attacks (when given intravenously), central nervous system depression and cosmetic or pharmaceutical contact dermatitis. Suspected as a neurotoxic hazard.
E1520 - Propylene glycol: Total recall of all medications in USA (if you still have some old ones, throw them out!) and has been linked with fatal heart attacks (when given intravenously), central nervous system depression and cosmetic or pharmaceutical contact dermatitis. Suspected as a neurotoxic hazard. Material Data Safety Sheets recommend not have dermal contact, wear rubber gloves.
E1520 - Propylene glycol: Humectant, wetting agent, dispersing agent, petroleum based; its glycerin like taste has made it popular for children's medications and other elixirs; used in many topical creams and ointments, cosmetics, hair products and deodorants.
1,2- dihydroxypropane
2- hydroxypropanol
Methyl ethylene glycol
Methyl glycol
PG
1,2- propane diol
dextro,laevo-1,2-propane diol
Propane-1,2-diol
1,2- propanediol
D,L-1,2-propanediol
1,2- propylene glycol
alpha-propylene glycol
mono-propylene glycol
Trimethyl glycol
Propanediol
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Consolidated Chemical Company | Australia |
 | Sinca Industries (Chemicals) Australia Pty Ltd | Australia |
 | Hawkins Watts | Australia and New Zealand |
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