Cosmetic Grade Propylene Glycol
Propylene glycol specially purified for cosmetic formulations as humectant and solvent. Meets Chapter 29 note (a) as chemically defined organic compound suitable for multiple uses including personal care products under HTS 2905.32.00.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in beauty/makeup preparations ≥70% concentration
High-concentration mixtures in retail cosmetic forms classify under Chapter 33.
If with added preservatives exceeding Chapter 29 stabilizer limits
Preparations with functional additives beyond safety/transport purposes fall under Chapter 38.
If esterified with saturated acyclic acids
Esters of acyclic alcohols classify under later oxygen-function headings per Chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit microbial testing results (<100 CFU/g) required for cosmetic ingredient approval
• Label containers 'For Cosmetic Use Only' to distinguish from USP/food grades
• Monitor heavy metal content (<5 ppm) per cosmetic safety standards
Related Products under HTS 2905.32.00.00
USP Grade Propylene Glycol
High-purity propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol) meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for use in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and cosmetics. This chemically defined acyclic diol falls under HTS 2905.32.00.00 as a pure organic compound without impurities affecting its classification.
Industrial Propylene Glycol 99.5%
Technical grade propane-1,2-diol with 99.5% purity for use in antifreeze, deicing fluids, and polymer production. As a separate chemically defined acyclic diol, it precisely matches HTS 2905.32.00.00 classification.
Food Grade Propylene Glycol FCC
Propylene glycol certified to Food Chemicals Codex standards for use as GRAS humectant in bakery, beverages, and confections. Pure chemical compound classification under HTS 2905.32.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (a).
Pharmaceutical Propylene Glycol USP/EP
Dual-certified USP/EP grade propane-1,2-diol for injectable formulations and oral syrup vehicles. Meets stringent impurity limits (heavy metals <5ppm) qualifying as chemically pure under HTS 2905.32.00.00.
Propylene Glycol Technical Grade 99%
99% minimum purity propane-1,2-diol for plasticizer, resin, and urethane production. Industrial chemical meeting Chapter 29 purity requirements for HTS 2905.32.00.00 classification.
Aircraft Deicing Propylene Glycol 98%
98% propylene glycol base for Type I aircraft deicing fluids meeting SAE AMS 1424 specs. Pure diol component imported separately qualifies under HTS 2905.32.00.00 before formulation.