Propylene glycol

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Formula

CAS

C3H8O2

57-55-6

 
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
 

Background

Propylene glycol is a vehicle in pharmaceutical and cosmetic bases as well as in industry. It is a viscous hygroscopic liquid used as a wetting agent, solvent, keratolytic and preservative.

 

Synonyms

1,2-Dihydroxypropane
1,2-Propanediol
Methyl glycol
Monopropylene glycol

 

Uses

Antifreeze and de-icing compounds
Cosmetics
Foods (solvents for colors and flavors, emulsifier)
Household cleaning products
Pharmaceuticals (topical corticosteroids, otic preparations, sterile lubricant jelly, electrocardiogram gels, injectables (intramuscular and intravenous))
Varnishes and synthetic resins

 

Cross-Reactions

 

 

Unusual Reactions

Contact urticaria
Systemic contact dermatitis

 

References

 1.

Fisher, A.A., Letter: Contact dermatitis from stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol. Archives of Dermatology, 1974. 110(4): p. 636.

 2.

Shore, R.N. and W.B. Shelley, Contact dermatitis from stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol in fluocinonide cream. Archives of Dermatology, 1974. 109(3): p. 397-9.

 3.

Hannuksela, M., M. Kousa, and V. Pirila, Allergy to ingredients of vehicles. Contact Dermatitis, 1976. 2(2): p. 105-10.

 4.

Nater, J.P., A.J. Baar, and P.J. Hoedemaeker, Histological aspects of skin reactions to propylene glycol. Contact Dermatitis, 1977. 3(4): p. 181-5.

 5.

Hannuksela, M. and L. Forstrom, Reactions to peroral propylene glycol. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(1): p. 41-5.

 6.

Oleffe, J.A., A. Blondeel, and A. de Coninck, Allergy to chlorocresol and propylene glycol in a steroid cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(1): p. 53-4.

 7.

Angelini, G. and C.L. Meneghini, Contact allergy from propylene glycol. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(4): p. 197-8.

 8.

Romaguera, C., et al., Propylene glycol in standard patch tests. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(6): p. 346.

 9.

Trancik, R.J. and H.I. Maibach, Propylene glycol: irritation or sensitization?. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(3): p. 185-9.

10.

Castelain, P.Y. and G. Chabeau, Contact dermatitis after transcutaneous electric analgesia. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(1): p. 32-5.

11.

Hannuksela, M. and H. Salo, The repeated open application test (ROAT). Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(4): p. 221-7.

12.

Tomb, R.R., G. Rivara, and J. Foussereau, Contact dermatitis after ultrasonography and electrocardiography. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(3): p. 149-52.

13.

Willis, C.M., J.M. Stephens, and J.D. Wilkinson, Experimentally-induced irritant contact dermatitis. Determination of optimum irritant concentrations. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(1): p. 20-4.

14.

Eun, H.C. and Y.C. Kim, Propylene glycol allergy from ketoconazole cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(4): p. 274-5.

15.

Corazza, M., et al., Propylene glycol allergy from acyclovir cream with cross-reactivity to hydroxypropyl cellulose in a transdermal estradiol system?. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(5): p. 283-4.

16.

Funk, J.O. and H.I. Maibach, Propylene glycol dermatitis: re-evaluation of an old problem. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(4): p. 236-41.

17.

Kim, Y.J. and J.H. Kim, Allergic contact dermatitis from propylene glycol in Zovirax cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(2): p. 119-20.

 

 

 

 

 

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