Definition:
Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is a solubilizer that can also be found in cosmetics, toothpaste, food and beer. It helps ensure even distribution of the ingredients throughout a product, to help it work better. It also can be used as an odour eliminator, as a cleaning agent that removes dirt, or as a carrier that enables delivery of the product to the surface. Propylene Glycol is sometimes confused with Ethylene Glycol, the sweet-tasting ingredient that can be used in air conditioning systems and antifreeze products, but it is a different ingredient and is not identified by any government regulatory agencies as a concern.
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We make ingredient choices based on scientific research and our own scientists’ expertise and perspective. But even scientists sometimes disagree about how or where certain ingredients should be used. We encourage anyone with questions to read up on areas of debate. That way, you can make the choices you feel are best for your family. Here are independent sources – both consumer and scientific – spanning various industries that use ingredients similar to ours:
