Propylene glycol harmfull if swallowed

[Skudlord]

I bought some of this to mix up with my winny powder and the label warns of the danger of swallowing. Does anybody know how dangerous. I thought the only risks would be to the liver from the winny.

 

[usersatch]

Prop glycol is very dangerous. It is used as antifreeze coolant and as a deicing agent for aircraft. It isn't as toxic to mammals as ethylene glycol, but it can still do quite a number on you. All glycols rob your tissues of oxygen and poison your liver. So if you survive the oxygen depletion, you will die of liver failure. I don't know what the LD50 of it is, but I imagine it's relatively high, meaning you would have to drink quite a bit (like a glass full) to get a good buzz.

 

[rugger]

ok...NOT

Prop glycol is use in the NON-TOXIC antifreeze, it's use is what makes it non-toxic.
Food grade prop glycol is a food addiditive, sodas, candy, many, many other items.

Rugger

 

[usersatch]

Yes Rugger, it is indeed allowed as a food additive. But so is Hexane, but I wouldn't want to drink a glass of that shit! There is no such thing as "non-toxic" antifreeze--it's just less toxic. Notice I said the LD50 is pretty high--meaning you would have ingest quite a bit to feel the effects.

 

[Skudlord]

The stuff I got was a 500ml bottle from over the counter at a pharmacy. The woman said it was used to disolve powders and then they mix it with medicated creams and such. I would think that it is different from what they make soda out of

 

[anabolic24/7]

It is the same with glycerol, if you buy it from a pharmacy it is not made under "food grade" regulations so they put the 'do not consume warning' on it to protect themselves.
Prop glycol is not harmful, the warning is there because the brand you bought is not considered "food grade." It is probably ok, but if you are concerned 'A' carries prop glycol for your needs.

 

[Skudlord]

what the hell is 'a'?

 

[skyzdalmit]

Dude, I agree in some forms it is not toxic as it is used to aid in viscosity breakdown in some alcohols in shampoos and hair products. It like anything can be harmful, yet not deadly if ingested. Now as stated, there are different forms from different raw materials so that is where you are probably being cautioned by the bros!
Skyz

 

[sparks]

Reforvit-b has propylene glycol in it and I have been taking it orally for 4 weeks.