Propylene glycol

بروبيلين جلايكول

KindExcipient
ClassSolvent / co-solvent / humectant
SynonymsPG, 1,2-Propanediol, E1520
Common uses / formsCo-solvent and humectant in oral/topical/parenteral liquids; 10–30% as co-solvent
PropertiesClear viscous hygroscopic liquid; miscible with water and ethanol; also mild preservative aid
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, USA
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesLimit dose in neonates; hygroscopic
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Propylene glycol — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-propylene-glycol.html