PROPYLENEGLYCOL ____________________Name ____________________________________________DateDate alsocalled…methylethylglycol , propane-1,2-diol , 1,2-propanediol ,2-hydroxypropanol , 1,2-dihydroxypropane , isopropyleneglycol ,and E1520 . Whatisit? Propyleneglycolisusedasasofteningagent,solvent,moisturizer,preservativeor vehicleinmanypersonalproducts,medications,andindustry. Wheremightitbefound? Heattransferfluid Householdcleaningproducts Moisturizinglotion,cream Hydraulicpressfluid Make-up(foundation,concealer, Industrialsolvents lipstick,lipliner,lipbalm, Insecttrapcontents gloss,mascara,eyeliner) Paint,enamel,stain,deckcoat,varnish Hairproducts(shampoo,gel, Paintballingredient conditioner,color,minoxidil) Petshampoo,spray,deodorizer Soap,cleanser,bodywash Photographicchemical Bubblebath,showergel Pitfalltrapforgroundbeetles Handsanitizer,handcleaner Plasticizer,polyesterandalkydresins Moisttowelettes,babywipes Polyurethanecushions Toothpaste,toothwhiteners Printingfountaininksolution,rollerwash Mouthwash,coldsoreremedy Tiresealant Shavingcream,aftershavegel Tobaccohumectant,cigarhumidor Antiperspirant,deodorant Transcutaneous-nervestimulatorgel Cuticleremover Ultraviolettattooink Salinesolution Wallpaperstripper,drywallprimer Personallubricant Waterproofing,cracksealant Sunscreen,massageoil Treatmentforathletesfoot,itch, PGisinmanyprescriptions : acne,yeast,earache Most cortisone creams,ointments,lotions,gels Clindamycingel,sol’nKeralytGel OtherPossibleExposures: Dovonexsolution Ketoconazolecr,foam Aircraftde-icingfluid Efudexcream,sol’nMetronidazolegel Antifreeze ElidelCream Oxiconazolecr,lotion Artificialsmokegeneration Finaceagel Terazolevaginalcream Automotivecareproducts Brakefluid SomeoralPrescriptionstoo: Caulk,jointcompound Clarithromycin,Dipyridamole,Methylphenidate, Cryonics Cyclosporine,Mycophenolatemofetil Electrocardiogramgel Itisalsopresentinsomeinjections ,like Enginecoolant cetirizine,diazepam,lorazepam,andphenytoin. Fermentationtankcoolingagent Flavoringagents(orangebitters) Lookforitiningredientsofover-the-counter Fragranceoils pills ,likeacetaminophen,cetirizine,ibuprofen, Foodanti-freeze coatedaspirin,glucosamine-chondroitinsulfate. Foodcoloringsolvent (continued) Howtoavoidit: Somepersonswhoaresensitivetopropylene Readthecompleteingredient glycolnoticeaflarewhentheyeatcertainfoods listonthelabelofeachproduct thatcontainthechemical.Yourdoctormay youuse.Lookfor propylene suggestyoutryaonemonth dietfreeofallsuch glycol oroneofitsothernames foodstoseeifyouimprove.Youmustcheckall givenabove. foodingredientlabels forpropyleneglycol. Ifnoingredientlistispresent,go tothestoreandinspectthe ThesemaycontainPROPYLENEGLYCOL: originalboxorpackage.Some Beverages(e.g.MountainDew) products’ingredientlistsare Biscuits availableontheinternetatthe Browniemix manufacturer’swebsite,the Cakemixes(e.g.BettyCrocker,DuncanHines, store’swebsite,oratwebsites PillsburyPlus) suchas Cheesecakemix(e.g.Jello) http://householdproducts.nlm.ni Cinnamonbuns h.gov , Coconut(e.g.Baker’s,Durkee) http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.c Creampiemix om ,or Cupcakes(e.g.Hostess) http://www.drugstore.com . Desserts(e.g.SaraLeecakes,cheesecakes) Donuts(e.g.Hostess) Forpossibleworkplace Dressings(e.g.TacoBell) exposure,checktheMaterial Foodflavoring SafetyDataSheet(MSDS)and Foodcoloring completeingredientlistofeach Icecream productyouencounterthere. Macaroniandcheese Useheavydutyglovesifyou Marinades(e.g.KCMasterpiece) mustcontactpropyleneglycol. Orangebitters,Angostura Pastries Askyourdoctor,nurse, Popcorn(e.g.Wisebutterflavored) attendant,hairdresser, Potatosalad(e.g.Grandma’s) manicurist,masseuse, Saladdressing(e.g.someKen’s,Kraft,Marie’s, aesthetician,andotherstoavoid Pfeiffer,T.Marzetti,Wishbone) usingproductscontaining Sauces–steak,horseradish,tartar,Dijon propyleneglycolinyourcare. Snackfoods–(Durkee&French’spotatosticks, NOTE:Youmayalsoneedto French-friedonions) avoidthecloselyrelated Sourcream chemicals propyleneglycol Store-boughtcakes(e.g.PepperidgeFarms) stearate and dipropylene Whippedtoppingmix(e.g.Dream-Whip glycol .Youwillprobably not cross-reacttohexyleneglycolor butyleneglycol. Glycerinmaybeagood substituteforsomepurposes. .