Propylene glycol’s water absorption property is its key to success. Used in foods, medications, paints, and plastics, Daytona Beach chemical supplier Bell Chem’s propylene glycol is indeed a versatile chemical! 

Pharmaceutical

Propylene glycol USP works as a non-active excipient and solvent, transporting active ingredients to mix evenly throughout liquid, gel, and solid medicines. As it absorbs water during the creation of medications, medicines maintain a specific level of moisture to keep them fresh for longer.  

Cosmetic

Added to personal care products to retain texture and moisture, propylene glycol is an ingredient in sunscreen, shampoo, stick deodorant, lotions and creams, and more. Foam products such as shaving cream use propylene glycol to stabilize.  

Pet and Livestock Feed

Moisture removal for outdoor animal feed is vital for storage as well as animal health. Propylene glycol deters bacterial growth and retains the taste of animal feed.

Manufacturing

Polyester compounds have propylene glycol as one of their main components. Paint and plastic manufacturing use propylene glycol as a solvent and as a protectant against weathering. Because propylene glycol is a basic chemical building block, it is often used as the component in formable plastics. 

Foods and Beverages

As a solvent, propylene glycol ensures color and taste remain consistent from one use to the next. The water absorbency of propylene glycol retains food freshness and extends shelf life.  

Theatrics

The fog generated in firefighter training and in theatrical presentations is produced when propylene glycol is heated or shaken, at which time it condenses into a vapor. This aerated form of propylene glycol acts as a smokescreen to hinder enemy fire when United States military troops enter a battlefield. 

Industrial Use

Propylene glycol is used in heat transfer to hinder acute pressure expansion and corrosion. Its water absorption quality controls liquid viscosity, and as a solvent, it disperses active agents. 

Call Bell Chem today to order propylene glycol or any of our other chemicals or ingredients for your business. Bell Chem is your Daytona Beach chemical supplier based in Longwood, FL (just north of Orlando) with hundreds of products stocked in their 50,000+ square-foot warehouse. You can expect the highest quality products, expedited shipping options for maximum efficiency, and unrivaled personalized customer service. Let our knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives and accounting staff personalize all your needs by either calling 407-339-BELL (2355) or by sending us an online message.