Applications in Various Industries:
- Food Industry: Used as a humectant, solvent, and preservative in food products (meets USP and Kosher standards).
- Cosmetic and Personal Care: Found in moisturizers, shampoos, and lotions as a humectant and solvent.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a solvent and stabilizer in oral, topical, and injectable medications.
Where is PG USP-K Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the hydration of propylene oxide, followed by purification to meet USP and Kosher standards.
- Consumer Products: Found in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.