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SYNONYMS 1,2-dihydroxypropane; methylethylene glycol; methyl glycol; propylene glycol; propane-1,2-diol; 1,2-propylene glycol; alpha-propylene glycol; 1,2(R,S)-propanediol; 2,3-propanediol; 2-hydroxypropanol; DL-1,2-propanediol; dl-propylene glycol; DowFrost; isopropylene glycol; methylethyl glycol; monopropylene glycol; PG 12; Sirlene; solar winter ban; solargard P; Ucar 35 CAS NUMBER 57-55-6 HAZARD CLASS Non-hazardous CHEMICAL GROUP Glycols APPLICATION Moisturizer in medicines, cosmetics, food, toothpaste, mouth wash, and tobacco products; atomizing liquid in electronic cigarettes; medical and sexual lubricant; emulsification agent in angostura and orange bitters; solvent for food colors and flavorings; humectant food additive; carrier in fragrance oils; solvent used in mixing photographic chemicals, such as film developers; used as a less-toxic antifreeze; in smoke machines to make artificial smoke for use in firefighters' training and theatrical productions; hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions, and saline solutions; cryonics; working fluid in hydraulic presses; coolant in liquid cooling systems; regulates humidity in a cigar humidor; killing and preserving agent in pitfall traps; treat livestock ketosis; main ingredient in deodorant sticks. |