Propylene Glycol USP Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- PG USP
- MPG USP
- USP Propylene Glycol
- E1520
Propylene glycol USP supplier for pharmaceutical, food and personal-care buyers in Malaysia. Also sold as PG USP, MPG USP and food additive E1520, this high-purity glycol is specified as a solvent, cosolvent and humectant when the finished product is consumed or applied to skin.
Commercial options centre on USP pharmaceutical grade, food grade for E1520 applications, and cosmetic grade for personal-care bases. Typical USP material is a colourless, nearly odourless liquid with assay commonly at or above 99.5 percent against the monograph; confirm assay, impurity limits and documents against your specification.
Formulators use propylene glycol USP in medicinal preparations, flavour systems, confectionery and beverage humectancy, and skincare or haircare bases. It is not the industrial antifreeze grade of propylene glycol; state USP, food or cosmetic requirements clearly so the correct purity class is quoted.
Send the required grade, target specification or monograph, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 57-55-6
- Formula
- C3H8O2
- Grade
- USP, food, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- colourless, nearly odourless, slightly viscous liquid
Propylene Glycol USP grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene glycol USP | colourless liquid | typically ≥99.5% against the USP monograph | Pharmaceutical solvent, cosolvent and humectant where the USP monograph is specified for medicinal or related formulated products. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Propylene glycol food grade | colourless liquid | — | Food additive E1520 as a flavour carrier, humectant and solvent in food and beverage systems that require food-grade documentation. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Propylene glycol cosmetic grade | colourless liquid | — | Humectant, solvent and carrier in personal-care and cosmetic formulations applied to skin or hair. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy propylene glycol USP from ChemTrade
Request a quote for propylene glycol USP
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | colourless, nearly odourless, slightly viscous liquid | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water, alcohols and many organic solvents | — |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O2 | — |
| CAS number | 57-55-6 | — |
| Typical USP assay | ≥99.5 (confirm against the required monograph and COA) | — |
Propylene Glycol USP applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidising agents. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact, and follow the safety data for the quoted grade.
Common questions about propylene glycol USP
Is propylene glycol USP the same as mono propylene glycol (MPG)?
Mono propylene glycol and MPG are common trade names for propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol, CAS 57-55-6). USP refers to material that meets the United States Pharmacopeia monograph. State USP, food grade or cosmetic grade in the enquiry so the quotation matches the intended use.
What is the difference between USP, food grade and industrial propylene glycol?
This page covers high-purity propylene glycol for pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic use. USP material is controlled against the pharmacopeia monograph; food grade is selected for E1520 food applications; industrial or technical grades are different purity classes and should be specified separately if that is what the process needs.
Is propylene glycol USP suitable for food and beverage use?
Food-grade propylene glycol is widely used as E1520 for flavour solvents and humectants. Suitability depends on the recipe, local food-additive rules and the documents required for the finished product. Send the application and any specification limits with the enquiry. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
What documents can be requested with a propylene glycol USP quotation?
List the documents needed for your quality system, such as a certificate of analysis, safety data sheet or grade statement. Available documentation is confirmed for the quoted grade with the quotation.
How is propylene glycol USP usually packed?
Commercial supply is typically in sealed drums or other bulk liquid packs. Confirm the preferred pack format, fill weight and any labelling needs with the quotation rather than assuming a fixed drum size.
What details are needed for a propylene glycol USP price enquiry?
Provide the grade or monograph, application, quantity, delivery location and any preferred packing or documentation. Mention timing constraints so the quotation can address the full requirement.