E1520
Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol)
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E Number
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E1520 |
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Name
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Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol) |
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Class
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Others |
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Additional details
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Dissolvent, flavoring agent, support to other food additives |
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Origin
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Synthetic |
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Common applications
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Margarine, butter, anti-frozen agent to some foods, cigarettes, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products |
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Observations
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At high doses, may cause neurotoxicity and hepatotoxicity |
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Evaluation
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Precaution |
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