Why in the world does Nuun put propylene glycol in their product?
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This is a common concern, raised because something "sounds scary," and it's often cited as "antifreeze." Propylene glycol does indeed lower the freezing point of water, and you can use it as anti-freeze, which says exactly nothing about its safety as a food ingredient. For the record, the chemical in car anti-freeze is ethylene glycol, which is toxic. Propylene glycol is considered non-toxic and is used as an anti-freeze for water pipes and in food production where ingestion is possible. You would have to consume massive amounts of the chemical, impossible from food, in order to get anywhere near toxic levels. Also, I should note that, technically, TABLE SALT can be considered "anti-freeze."
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The ingredients contain polyethylene glycol (E1521), not propylene glycol (E1520).Polyethylene glycol is used as an anti-foaming agent in food. [wikipedia]
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Nuun does not contain propylene glycol. It does have polyethylene glycol, which is a common binding agent in tablets (helps the tablet keep its shape).
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because there is nothing wrong with propylene glycol. its in antifreeze, yes, but just because its in the final product of antifreeze doesnt make it toxic alone.
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They use polyethylene glycol not propylene glycol. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a common polymer used as a binder in tablet production of many pharmaceuticals. It is likely you have ingested it without knowing it (i.e. if you've taken ibuprofen, etc.) and it is perfectly harmless. Basically it is the glue that holds the tablet together. Simple chemistry.
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Wow! I'm glad you mentioned that or else I would not have known. Definitely not ingesting anything with propylene glycol in it.
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Canada considers it toxic - http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705315/PROPYLENE_GLYCOL/#I was just going to order a bunch, but now I won't. Thanks, Douglass for pointing it out!
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Not sure. I'm not a representative of the company, I just bought the product.
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This is a common concern, raised because something "sounds scary," and it's often cited as "antifreeze." Propylene glycol does indeed lower the freezing point of water, and you can use it as anti-freeze, which says exactly nothing about its safety as a food ingredient. For the record, the chemical in car anti-freeze is ethylene glycol, which is toxic. Propylene glycol is considered non-toxic and is used as an anti-freeze for water pipes and in food production where ingestion is possible. You would have to consume massive amounts of the chemical, impossible from food, in order to get anywhere near toxic levels. Also, I should note that, technically, TABLE SALT can be considered "anti-freeze." This is a common concern, raised because something "sounds scary," and it's often cited as "antifreeze." Propylene glycol does indeed lower the freezing point of water, and you can use it as anti-freeze, which says exactly nothing about its safety as a food ingredient. For the record, the chemical in car anti-freeze is ethylene glycol, which is toxic. Propylene glycol is considered non-toxic and is used as an anti-freeze for water pipes and in food production where ingestion is possible. You would have to consume massive amounts of the chemical, impossible from food, in... » Read More This is a common concern, raised because something "sounds scary," and it's often cited as "antifreeze." Propylene glycol does indeed lower the freezing point of water, and you can use it as anti-freeze, which says exactly nothing about its safety as a food ingredient. For the record, the chemical in car anti-freeze is ethylene glycol, which is toxic. Propylene glycol is considered non-toxic and is used as an anti-freeze for water pipes and in food production where ingestion is possible. You would have to consume massive amounts of the chemical, impossible from food, in order to get anywhere near toxic levels. Also, I should note that, technically, TABLE SALT can be considered "anti-freeze." « Show Less
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propylene glycol is fda approved to use in food product and is consider non-toxic at low doses from what i've read. it's used in Nunn as a solvent and carrier of flavour or colour in the food and beverage. Propylene glycol is also widely use in pharmaceuticals and bunch of ther products.
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There may be other arguments against the use of propylene glycol but this is not one. You know what other "natural compound" is found in deicers and hand sanitizers? Water. So, by that logic, we shouldn't ingest water? Invalid reasoning.
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I did not realize they changed the formula, it looks like this one has parabens but they are listed as the last ingredient as propylene glycol. Hope this helps.
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Propylene glycol is an organic compound. Flavors must be stored in some form of an alcoholic base. Many tinctures use just regular alcohol, this however creates a vile taste, completely defeating the purpose of putting it in anything. Thus, propylene glycol is used. You are correct, propylene glycol is used as a base for many scents and flavors, it's even used in hookah tobacco and electronic cigarettes. Propylene glycol, being an organic compound, is one of the healthiest and safest solvents there is. The flavorings sustained in the propylene glycol were extracted from natural sources, however if the bottle were to be pure flavoring, it would make it useless, because even a single drop of flavoring would be too intense in most cases. Just because they use something has many uses in human consumable products doesn't mean it's unsafe, quite the contrary actually.
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It contains propylene glycol, which is an alcohol. You may want to Google this ingredient if it's a concern of yours.
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If you read the label, it says Arm & Hammer Essentials with Natural Deodorizers. It does not say all natural ingedients. Propylene glycol is not a harmful substance as far as I'm aware. It's in lots of things including Miralax. Thousands of people take that everyday including one of my family members so if you know something I don't please let me know! From what I understand it's a pretty neutral substance. If it is in antifreeze, I don't think it's the only ingredient.
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Now that I am looking at it closely, there is a silicone quaternium-16 in the ingredients. Hmmm. I know that the CEO of this product is the same as pureology, and I'm no chemist, so I'm not sure how bad that is.
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Container says: Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4%, Propylene Glycol 0.3%Inactive: Boric acid, calcium chloride, hydroxypropyl guar, magnesium chloride, polyquaterium-1, potassium chloride, purified water, sodium chloride, zinc chloride
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When I originally purchased these, I was not too worried about ingredients. I have since changed my way of eating and would not consider these natural flavorings, especially those with the propylene glycol in them. They don't all have that, but have way more ingredients than something that is natural should have.
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The product contains Propylene Glycol and an inhibitor system for use in this type of small boiler system. All ingredients are on the FDA list for approved food additives and the product is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) per FDA guidelines. The concentration of Boiler Antifreeze Concentrate requires the product to be mixed with two parts purified or distilled water to one part product for normal usage.The product utilizes a special inhibitor system to prevent any bacterial or algae growth in the heating unit and prevents system corrosion for extended periods of time. Also, Boiler Antifreeze Concentrate protects from freeze damage and prevents system corrosion when used as directed. The product contains Propylene Glycol and an inhibitor system for use in this type of small boiler system. All ingredients are on the FDA list for approved food additives and the product is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) per FDA guidelines. The concentration of Boiler Antifreeze Concentrate requires the product to be mixed with two parts purified or distilled water to one part product for normal usage.The product utilizes a special inhibitor system to prevent any bacterial or algae growth in the heating unit and prevents system corrosion for extended periods of time. Also,... » Read More The product contains Propylene Glycol and an inhibitor system for use in this type of small boiler system. All ingredients are on the FDA list for approved food additives and the product is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) per FDA guidelines. The concentration of Boiler Antifreeze Concentrate requires the product to be mixed with two parts purified or distilled water to one part product for normal usage.The product utilizes a special inhibitor system to prevent any bacterial or algae growth in the heating unit and prevents system corrosion for extended periods of time. Also, Boiler Antifreeze Concentrate protects from freeze damage and prevents system corrosion when used as directed. « Show Less
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I am sorry, I cannot approve or disapprove the use of this product in prosthetics because I do not know what kind you make. This product is used in cosmetics because it is very healthy and softens the skin; it is also used to a limited extent in food recipes because it softens and makes smoother the products that incorporates the glycerin. As for Wilton, I have to say that the quality is good but grossly overpriced. Look for other brands of similar quality but cost substantially less.
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I called the company, they changed ingredients a while back and took out all parabens. It was not undated on Amazon but they are taking care of that now. Thank you for revealing this to me. But I was surprised that something that is sold in health stores was using parabens.
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i looked at the package and it does not use any ingredients that were produced using biotechnology according to law. it is a product of switerland. i learned from traveling, countries in europe, do not use chemicals in there foods and all kinds of processed ingredients that we do here in the usa. food in europe is natural,with no additives and so very delicious, good and healthy. you seldom seem obese people in europe. i know i said too much. it's my peeve about america food manufacturers.
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I agree that it does have Propylene Glycol in its ingredients because it is listed right on the bottle. I looked it up online and it is referred to by one source as a mild carcinogen which was news to me since I am a cancer survivor. I intend to do more research on this. S. Phipps
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Ingredients: Water, Propylene Glycol, May contain one or more of the following: U.S. Certified Food Colors: Red 3, Red 40, Blue 2, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Citric Acid, less than 1/10 of 1% Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (as Preservative).
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Hi Ms. Picky,The propylene glycol has been replaced with modified cellulose. Here is a link to the manufacturers website which has a tab for the ingredients http://www.drbvitamins.com/products/high_absorption_magnesium_240t/#sthash.Lb7Coz2e.dpbs . Our current Lot has an expiration date of December 2017 but continues to change as we sell a lot of this product in our physical retail store. Let us know if you have any other questions?Regards,Holly Hill Health Foods Customer Service
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Definitely not for propylene glycol. Cannot imagine what you are trying to do, in fact your request sounds scary.