whats the difference between propylene glycol and ethylene glycol?

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2006-08-08 10:44:48 · 3 answers · asked by gun grunt 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

Not much.
The Propylene Glycol is less toxic than Ethylene Glycol.
They both mix the same and are both biodegradable in fresh form.

2006-08-08 11:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by grandnational_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

C3H8O2=propylene glycol

HOCH2CH2OH=ethylene glycol

2006-08-08 17:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

and both are found in hair-care products.

just pick up a bottle of shampoo.

makes you think huh?

2006-08-08 18:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by toejam 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋