Propanediol 99.9% Min Purity

Propanediol is sustainably derived from plants, usually via a natural corn starch fermentation process and is used as a moisturizer, non-toxic anti-freeze, vaping solution, solvent, humectant and raw material for paints, polymers and plastics. Common uses include:

Soap-making - to make transparent soaps along with vegetable glycerine

Carrier for vaporizers - can carry essential oils

Dry skin relief - May be used undiluted and applied to dry skin

Personal care cleansers - moisturizing agent for hand wash, shower gel

Skincare - Moisturizer for creams, lotions, serums and balms

Hair care - Conditioning agent, moisturizer, humectant

Bath bombs - Moisturizer

Bath salts - Moisturizer

Hand sanitizer - Moisturizing ingredient to stop ethanol based hand sanitisers from drying out the skin

Carrier - For fragrance oils and essential oils

Photographic chemicals - Used as a solvent in film developers

Preservative - Has bacteriostatic effect

Lubricants - Personal and industrial uses

Humidor solution - Blend 1:1 with vegetable glycerine

Botanical extracts - used as extracting agent

Electronic cigarettes - blend with propylene glycol and flavours

Non-toxic anti-freeze - Normal antifreeze, (ethylene glycol) is highly toxic

Smoke machines - Coolant

Emulsifier Coupling agent - Used in detergents, industrial cleansers

Safety Information

Very rare instances of skin irritation. Mildly irritating to the eye, avoid contact.