Mono Propylene Glycol

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Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG)

“The safe, high-purity carrier: from life-saving pharmaceuticals to life-enhancing foods.” Arnico’s Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) is the trusted multifunctional ingredient where safety meets performance. With its GRAS designation and high purity, it serves as a superior humectant, solvent, and heat transfer fluid across industries where toxicity is not an option. From the sweetness in your food to the moisture in your skin cream, our MPG is the invisible, safe, and effective choice.

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1. Product Introduction & Main Application

Arnico’s Mono Propylene Glycol (MPG) is a clear, colorless, viscous, and completely water-miscible liquid. Due to its very low toxicity (GRAS designation), it is recognized as a safe and versatile carrier in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. This substance not only acts as a non-toxic antifreeze in refrigeration systems but also as a solvent for flavors and a humectant in various formulations.

2. Technical Specifications

Technical Parameter	Food/USP Grade	Industrial Antifreeze Grade	Unit
Purity	≥ 99.8	≥ 99.5	%
Water	≤ 0.1	≤ 0.15	%
Color (APHA)	≤ 5	≤ 10	Pt-Co
Boiling Point	186 – 188	185 – 189	°C
Density (20°C)	1.035 – 1.037	1.036 – 1.038	g/cm³
Taste & Odor	Completely neutral, odorless	Mild and acceptable	–

3. Features & Benefits

Absolute Safety for Humans: Unlike ethylene glycol, it produces non-toxic metabolites and is approved for use in hospital heating/cooling systems and the food industry.
Exceptional Humectant Power: Absorbs and retains moisture from the environment, preventing food products, creams, and adhesives from drying out.
Excellent & Stable Solvent: Provides complete and stable dissolution of a wide range of active ingredients, essential oils, and colors without creating sediment or turbidity.
Thermal & Chemical Stability: Resistant to oxidation and color change over long thermal cycles.

4. Industrial Applications

Food & Beverage Industry: A carrier for flavors and colors (E1520) and a humectant in industrial confectionery and tobacco.
Pharmaceutical Industry: A solvent in oral syrups, topical creams, and a co-solvent in veterinary injectable drugs.
Antifreeze & Heat Transfer Fluids: A safe fluid in chillers and heat exchangers for the food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries.
Aviation De-icing: The main component in Type I aircraft de-icing fluid formulations.

5. Safety & Handling

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): This substance is non-toxic and non-irritant. It may produce mild vapors at high temperatures. The MSDS file is available from Arnico.
Storage Conditions: Store in sealed stainless steel or plastic tanks, in a dry, cool environment, and away from strong oxidizers. It is highly hygroscopic.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): For large-volume handling, the use of safety goggles and gloves is recommended.

6. Quality Assurance & COA

Arnico MPG shipments are provided with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) guaranteeing compliance with USP/EP standards.

Technical documents for the product Mono Propylene Glycol including the Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and Certificate of Analysis (COA), are available to customers upon request.

To receive these documents and further information, please contact our technical or sales department, or reach out to us via email.