Epochem Propylene Glycol 200L Drum

Tikweld Welding Supplies and Services is the distributor of Epochem Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance Chemicals in Nigeria. We are the distributor of epochem® chemicals in Nigeria, our Epochem® Propylene Glycol is food grade and packed in the most appropriate package under best conditions for such purposes.

About Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol is a synthetic liquid substance that absorbs water. it is also used to make polyester compounds, and as a base for deicing solutions. Propylene Glycol is used by the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries as an antifreeze when leakage might lead to contact with food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this chemical as an additive that is “generally recognized as safe” for use in food. It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors, and in the paint and plastics industries.

Properties of Propylene Glycol:

Propylene Glycol is clear, colorless, slightly syrupy liquid at room temperature. It may exist in air in the vapor form, although it must be heated or briskly shaken to produce a vapor. Propylene Glycol is practically odorless and tasteless

Our Propylene Glycol USP can be used for direct as well as indirect food additive applications and is tested against the requirements of the:

• Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
• United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
• European Pharmacopoeia (EP)
• Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP)

It also meets the requirements of the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia (FB).

It can be used in direct food applications as:

• Humectant and stabilizer (in prepared fruits, vegetables and bakery goods)
• Solvent in flavor solutions and extractions (and in food additives, such as colors, antioxidants, enzymes and emulsifiers)
• Plasticizer and softening agent for items such as cork seals
• Flavor extraction solvent and processing aid in the isolation of natural flavoring materials (extracting vanilla from vanilla beans, for example)

It also has the following indirect food application uses:

• Heat transfer fluids for food and beverage chilling and freezing applications
• Solvent for printing inks used in food packaging
• Equipment cleaner, to remove contamination from food processing equipment.

As a Propylene Glycol supplier in Nigeria we sufficiently ensure you get stock always.

Please contact us for product details and delivery nationwide.