Chemical Substance - Propylene glycol
NHPID name:
Propylene glycol
Reference:
Proper name(s):
Common name(s):
Category:
Approved Chemical Name
CAS registry number:
Source ingredients:
Roles
Non-medicinal
Purposes:
Anticaking Agent
,
Flavour Enhancer
,
Humectant
,
Lubricant
,
Polishing Agent
,
Preservative Antimicrobial
,
Skin-Conditioning Agent
,
Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant
,
Solvent
,
Wetting Agent
Restrictions:
General
Detail:
Neonates up to 28 days (or 44 weeks post menstrual age for pre-terms): 1 mg/kg bw/day; 1 month (29 days) up to 4 years: 50 mg/kg bw/day; 5 years up to 17 years and adults: 500 mg/kg bw/day
Reference:
Non-NHP
Rationale:
A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the NHP Regulations
Reference: NNHPD