propylene glycol
Noun
Meaning
a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects
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Examples
Additives in skin care products like fragrances, lanolin, propylene glycol, Sodium Lauryl/ Laureth sulphate(in face wash), preservatives like quaternium 15, etc.
Some even feature propylene glycol, an ingredient found in liquid sweeteners and alcohol-based hand sanitizers due to its solubility in water.
Feeding tubes that are compatible with ethanol and propylene glycol, such as silicone and polyvinyl chloride () feeding tubes, can be used for administration of NORVIR oral solution.
Patients with eczema should use products containing Propylene Glycol with caution, as the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis to propylene glycol may be greater than 2% in patients with eczema (
Gentle cleansing to remove the excess sebum is recommended for acne-prone skin, and non-alkaline, non-irritating facial washes based on cetyl alcohol and propylene glycol have been shown to improve rosacea with high tolerability.
In anti-freeze applications, Susterra® propanediol provides improved heat stability and less corrosion than other propylene glycol and ethylene glycol formulations, resulting in longer life for today’s high-performance engines.