Pharmaceuticals
Drug and Excipient Safety
Only MPG USP/EP is qualified and approved for use as an excipient in pharmaceutical applications as laid down in the respective Pharmacopoeias (from USA and EU). These also require regular extensive testing of the product against the USP and EP monographs. In other regions, other Pharmacopoeias may apply as well, for example the JP in Japan and the ChP in China.
The main function of MPG USP/EP in pharmaceuticals is to dissolve the active medicines and provide equal distribution of the medicine ingredient in the formulation, so that each pill, liquid dose or cream-based application always contains the exactly prescribed amount of curing agent.
Propylene glycol USP/EP (pharmaceutical grade) is used as a non-active, “enabling” agent (excipient)
- carrier for flavours in food and drinks
- face creams, body lotions, deodorant-sticks, lipsticks and many other cosmetic articles soft, moist and consistent
- foams stabilizer in cosmetic and healthcare products
- moisturizer for pet and livestock feed
- carrier of active ingredients in vaccines, cough relief syrups or gel capsules to help deliver this substances within the body for treatment and prevention of diseases.
MPG USP/EP pharmaceutical applications include:
- therapeutic drugs and medicines, such as vaccines or cough syrup
- local anesthetics and ointments
- vitamins and hormones.