Interesting Recall due to PG in the EU

[rothenbj]

I don't know anything about this whiskey-

Alko recalls Fireball liqueur over propylene glycol concerns | Yle Uutiset | yle.fi


However, the claim of excessive use of PG caught my eye, particularly in the EU However, we've seen this headline before-

Fireball Whiskey Recalled for Containing Anti-Freeze | The Daily Meal

 

[Dampmaskin]

Yeah, I've seen that in Norwegian news too. With referals to antifreeze, claims of toxicity and all that. No mention that the bottle contains 33% of a much more toxic substance.

 

[defdock]

"the CDC has determined that toxic levels of the chemical are almost impossible to achieve through oral consumption."

 

[dragonpuff]

"the CDC has determined that toxic levels of the chemical are almost impossible to achieve through oral consumption."

So, according to American regulators, PG is perfectly safe to ingest.

It is perfectly safe to inhale in prescribed medicine and stage fog, among other things.

But put it in an e-cig and all of a sudden OMG you're breathing antifreeze!!! 8-o

Funny how that works...

 

[DrMA]

So, according to American regulators, PG is perfectly safe to ingest.

It is perfectly safe to inhale in prescribed medicine and stage fog, among other things.

But put it in an e-cig and all of a sudden OMG you're breathing antifreeze!!! 8-o

Funny how that works...

Another indication of corrupt ignorance and monumental stupidity.

The scientific truth has been known for almost 70 years:
http://m.jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/91/1/52.abstract

 

[sonicdsl]

PG:

MiO Liquid Water Enhancer - About MiO

Q: What is propylene glycol?
A: Propylene glycol is a common additive found in many products. It is considered by the FDA to be "generally recognized as safe" for use in foods. Propylene glycol is a component of the natural flavor in MiO Liquid Water Enhancer and helps to distribute the natural flavor evenly throughout the product. Propylene glycol is synthetically made. It is not derived from animal ingredients.

 

[Sarin]

Just to clarify that it's ethylene glycol that is used in antifreeze and is a very different substance to propylene glycol.

 

[LaraC]

Comparing the properties of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol

Comparing Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol

 

[sonicdsl]

Just to clarify that it's ethylene glycol that is used in antifreeze and is a very different substance to propylene glycol.

PG is typically used these days in place of EG, due to lower toxicity to most animals.

Propylene glycol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Like ethylene glycol, propylene glycol is able to lower the freezing point of water, and so it is used as aircraft de-icing fluid.[4][8] Water-propylene glycol mixtures dyed pink to indicate the mixture is relatively nontoxic are sold under the name of RV or marine antifreeze. Propylene glycol is frequently used as a substitute for ethylene glycol in low toxicity, environmentally friendly automotive antifreeze (such as Sierra, Prestone Low Tox, and Texaco PG).

 

[NorthOfAtlanta]

The person who wrote the article might be embarrassed if they read this:

Propylene Glycol (Inactive Ingredient) - Drugs.com

It's considered safe to inject it as a drug carrier and the body treats it as a normal carbohydrate, it might cause someone to gain some weight.