Guest guest Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 > > Hi Sharmista, > > > Is propylene glycol legal? It's found in my almond extract and is > the > > only ingredient that I don't know the legality of. I'm assuming it > is > > illegal, but wanted to check before I threw the bottle out. I > > couldn't find reference to it in BTVC or on the website. > > It's the main ingredient in the laxative I was given prior to colonoscopy. I tried a timy bit of the powedr in 8 oz. of water and felt sick. What is it for? i know it is used in anti-freeze. Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol are clear liquids used in antifreeze and deicing solutions. Exposure to large amounts of ethylene glycol can damage the kidneys, heart, and nervous system. Propylene glycol is generally regarded as safe for use in food. Ethylene glycol has been found in at least 34, and propylene glycol in at least 5, of the 1,416 National Priorities List sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Carol F. SCD 6 years, celiac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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