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C3H8O2 |
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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
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Fisher, A.A., Letter: Contact dermatitis from stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol. Archives of Dermatology, 1974. 110(4): p. 636. |
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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. |
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Eun, H.C. and Y.C. Kim, Propylene glycol allergy from ketoconazole cream. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(4): p. 274-5. |
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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. |
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Funk, J.O. and H.I. Maibach, Propylene glycol dermatitis: re-evaluation of an old problem. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(4): p. 236-41. |
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