Animal Feed

Feed Safety

Propylene glycol USP/EP and Propylene glycol Animal Feed grade (AF) are the appropriate grades for this application due to its handling practices.

MPG USP/EP and MPG AF, with their inherent property of attracting water, help keep animal feed moist, fresh, and chewy – and thus easier for dogs and livestock to digest. This is of particular economic significance within the livestock industry.

In outdoor livestock farming, the addition of MPG USP/EP or MPG AF to the feed helps reduce the freezing point of the moisture present within the food, extending the usage of feed even at sub-zero temperatures. For cattle and poultry, MPG USP/EP or MPG AF in the feed is also a readily available source of energy.

Applications of MPG USP/EP as feed additive (E 490) include its use as a(n):

  • humectant to provide moisture and taste: ” A humectant is a substance with the ability to attract and hold water in a formulation. “
  • solvent, stabilizer, and preservative to keep the feed suitable for longer use.
  • additive for increased energy provision.

* not approved for use in cat food