Propylene Glycol Side Effects

Propylene Glycol, CAS# 57-55-6, used as food emulsifiers. Propylene Glycol is widely accepted as safe food emulsifier in many food products. Propylene Glycol is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Colorless transparent viscous liquid.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported. Propylene Glycol can cause moderate to severe allergic reaction in infants, baby under 4, pregnant women and individuals with kidney dysfunction.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Propylene Glycol in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Propylene Glycol: ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
Propylene Glycol may have some affect on infant, children under 4 and pregnant. We recommend consumers to consult professionals before using Propylene Glycol in food of infant, children under 4 and pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Propylene Glycol is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

- See more at: http://www.yameiaspartame.com/propylene-glycol-side-effects