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Propylene glycol -Wikipedia, free encyclopedia Page 2 of 5 <br /> Propylene glycol is used: (Solubility in <br /> acetone fully miscible <br /> r As a solvent in many pharmaceuticals, including oral, Solubility in fully ntiseible i <br /> injectable and topical formulations.Notably, diazepam, chloroform <br /> which is insoluble in water,uses propylene glycol as its Thermal 0.34 W/m-K(50% <br /> solvent in its clinical, injectable form.151 eoaiductivity H2O @ 90°C) <br /> . As a moisturizer in medicines,cosmetics, food, Hazards <br /> toothpaste,mouth wash, and tobacco products MSDS External MSDS <br /> ■ In electronic cigarettes to deliver vaporized nicotine IS-phrases S24 S25 ' <br /> ■ As an emulsification agent in Angostura and orange <br /> bitters <br /> . As a solvent for food colors and flavorings 0 <br /> . As an ingredient, along with,wax and gelatin,in the INFPA 704 I <br /> production of paintballs <br /> ■ As a humectant food additive, labeled as E number Related compounds <br /> E1520 ;Related glycols JEthylene glycol <br /> ■ As a cooling agent for beer and wine glycol jacketed <br /> Except where noted otherwise,data are given <br /> fermentation tanks ; for <br /> r As a carrier in fragrance oils matcriaLs in their standard state <br /> r As an ingredient in massage oils (at 25°C. 100 kPa) <br /> ■ As a less-toxic antifreeze ( _ Infobox references <br /> ■ As a solvent used in mixing photographic chemicals, <br /> such as film developers <br /> it In smoke machines to make artificial smoke for use in firefighters'training and theatrical <br /> productions <br /> ■ In hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions; and saline solutions <br /> r In cryonics <br /> ■ As a working fluid in hydraulic presses <br /> r As a coolant in liquid cooling systems <br /> r To regulate humidity in a cigar humidor <br /> ■ As the killing and preserving agent in pitfall traps,usually used to capture ground beetles <br /> ■ As an additive to pipe tobacco to prevent dehydration. <br /> ■ To treat livestock ketosis <br /> . As the main ingredient in deodorant sticks. <br /> ■ To deice aircraft.[61 <br /> r UV 131acklite Tattoo Ink <br /> r paintballs <br /> Propylene glycol has properties similar to those of ethylene glycol (monoethylene glycol, or MEG). <br /> (Note: propylene glycol may also use the acronym MEG,but as an abbreviation of methyl ethyl glycol.) <br /> The industiial norm is to replace ethylene glycol with propylene glycol. <br /> Safety <br /> Potential health effects <br /> Eye <br /> Causes mild eye irritation. Contact may cause irritation,tearing, and burning pain. <br /> Skin <br /> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene__glycol 8/7/2009 <br />