Propylene Glycol USP

Mono propylene glycol (MPG) USP/EP for cosmetics, pharma and flavours, from Chinese, Indian and Saudi producers.

HS code
290532
Incoterm
FOB
Lead time
15-30 days
Propylene Glycol USP

Options and prices

Ref.Purity / pack (kg)USD range per tonneMinimum order
LY0702-199.5% USP 215 kg1,050 - 1,35020 tonne
LY0702-299.5% USP 1000 kg1,020 - 1,32020 tonne
LY0702-399.9% USP 215 kg1,150 - 1,48020 tonne
LY0702-499.9% USP 1000 kg1,120 - 1,44020 tonne
LY0702-599.9% EP 215 kg1,170 - 1,50020 tonne
LY0702-699.9% USP 20000 kg1,100 - 1,40020 tonne

FOB Shanghai / Ningbo / Nhava Sheva, per tonne. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.

Mono propylene glycol made from propylene oxide, used as humectant and solvent in creams, toothpaste, oral liquids, e-liquids and flavours. Buyers are cosmetic and pharma plants, flavour houses and distributors. Price follows propylene oxide and propylene, with USP/EP grades and 99.9% purity quoted above 99.5% industrial lots. Chinese FOB offers sit below Indian and Western levels. Drum, IBC or ISO tank, FOB or CFR.

Specifications

Assay99.5-99.9% min
StandardUSP / EP / BP, FCC
Water0.2% max
Density 20 C1.036 g/cm3
CAS57-55-6
Packing215 kg steel or HDPE drums (80 drums, about 17 t per 20' FCL), 1,000 kg IBC, or ISO tank of about 20 t.
Typical originsChina, India, Saudi Arabia, South Korea

Trade terms

  • Price basis: FOB Shanghai / Ningbo / Nhava Sheva, per tonne
  • Payment: Telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of credit (L/C)
  • Minimum order: 20 tonne
  • Lead time: 15-30 days