Hoogbeek Premium Base 250ml

Applications of Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerin (VG)

Propylene Glycol (PG)

Propylene glycol has various applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries:

Food Products:
PG is often added to edible products such as liquid sweeteners, ice cream, whipped dairy products, and soft drinks.

Personal Care:
PG and VG serve as base ingredients in various formulations and products, including personal care products and compounds for specific applications.

Hand Sanitizers:
In alcohol-based hand gels, PG acts as a moisturizing agent that prevents skin dehydration.

Pharmaceutical Applications:
PG is widely used as a solvent and carrier in pharmaceutical products. It provides a solution for compounds that are poorly soluble in water and is found in oral, injectable, and topical medications. Additionally, it is used in capsule-based pharmaceutical preparations.

Vegetable Glycerin (VG)

Vegetable glycerin is valued for its versatility and ease of use in a wide range of applications:

Extractions and Tinctures:
VG serves as an “alcohol-free” alternative to ethanol in extractions using the tincture method. It is used as a solvent in the preparation of flavors and herbal extracts. Due to its preservative properties, it can also replace alcohol in alcohol-based tinctures.

Pharmaceutical Applications:
VG is used in products such as cough syrup and mouthwash.

Food and Beverages:
In the food industry, VG functions as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener and helps preserve food. It is also used as a filler in low-fat products like cookies and as a thickening agent in liqueurs.

Plant Preservation:
VG, in combination with water, is used to preserve certain leaves and plant materials.

This versatility makes PG and VG essential ingredients in a wide range of industries and applications.