Propylene glycol
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AGRICULTURAL |
Used as a treatment for ketotic cattle. It is also used as a lubricant in feed pelletizing plants, a dust control agent and preservative in various feeds, and as a viscosity reducing ingredient for molasses.
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ANTI FREEZES |
Aqueous solutions of mono propylene glycol have similar freeze protection characteristics to ethylene glycol which is commonly used in automotive antifreezes.
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FOOD,DRUGS AND COSMETICS |
It is used as a preservative, solvent and humectant in a broad spectrum of food products. It acts as an emollient, softening agent, and humectant in many cosmetic formulations such as skin lotions and hair preparations and shampoos.
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AIRCRAFT DEICING |
Used as deicing and anti-icing materials for commercial as well as military aircrafts.
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CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES |
Used as intermediates to form abroad spectrum of materials used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, urethane and textile industries.
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FLAVOR/FRAGRANCE CARRIER | Used as solubilizing mediums and carriers for a variety of fragrance materials. Their relatively low order of toxicity, volatility and inherent low odor make them ideally suited for these applications. |
