propylene glycol

Safe other

Humectant and solvent in ice cream, soda, salad dressings. FDA GRAS. Low toxicity; metabolized to lactic acid and pyruvic acid. Not to be confused with ethylene glycol (toxic).

Source: FDA 21 CFR 184.1666; EFSA ADI 25 mg/kg bw/day

Also Known As

["E1520" "1 2-propanediol" "PG"]

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