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Propylene Glycols
Definition
: Derivatives of propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol). They are used as humectants and solvents in pharmaceutical preparations.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL is also available
Other names
Propanediols; Glycols, Propylene
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bronopol [ 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol,bronosol ]
nitrosating reagent for diethanolamine; structure
52-51-7 2-
bromo-
2-
nitropropane-
1,3-
diol
*Propylene Glycols
Preservatives
, Pharmaceutical
Pharma Action
Anti-Infective Agents
;
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
;
Indicators and Reagents
Cutis 22(6):655;1978; Acta Pharmacol Toxicol 37:237;1975; Contact Dermatitis 3(2):99;1977; Food Cosmet Toxicol 14:183;1976; Food Cosmet Toxicol 14:189;1976; Food Cosmet Toxicol 17(2):105;1979; J Appl Bacteriol 45(1):137;1978; J Dairy Sci 61(7):964;1978