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Is propylene glycol one of the „softeners” in everyday products which are under discussion regarding alleged carcinogenic effects?

April 26, 2017Alleged carcinogenic everyday Glycol products Propylene

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Is propylene glycol one of the „softeners” in everyday products which are under discussion regarding alleged carcinogenic effects?

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No, propylene glycol USP/EP (pharmaceutical grade) is used as emulsifier, solvent, carrier of flavours, thickener, clarifier or stabiliser, not as softener. In addition, animal-studies have shown that propylene glycol does not have carcinogenic effects.