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Bio-based raw materials for pharma & cosmetics

Propylene glycol, glycerol, isopropanol and isoamyl alcohol for formulation, disinfection and extraction – REACH compliant, in regulated grades and with full batch documentation.

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Raw materials for cleanroom and formulation
4Raw materials for formulation, disinfection and extraction
USP/EPPharma grades on request
E1520 · E422Food additive approval for MPG and glycerol
DE/ENTDS, SDS and CoA with every delivery
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Raw materials for regulated applications

From carrier to extraction solvent – bio-based or mass-balanced and chemically identical to the conventional product.

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Propylene Glycol

MPG · E1520 · CAS 57-55-6

Bio-based propylene glycol as solvent, humectant and carrier – drop-in without reformulation.

Boiling pt.188 °C
Flash pt.99 °C
Density1.036
  • Pharmaceutical formulations and tablets
  • Creams, serums and moisturisers
  • Medical devices and sterilisation
Bio-basedUSP/EP on request
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Glycerol

E422 · CAS 56-81-5

Bio-based glycerol from biodiesel production – humectant, plasticiser and base for suppositories and creams.

Boiling pt.290 °C
Flash pt.160 °C
Density1.261
  • Moisturisers, lotions and gels
  • Suppositories, capsules and liquid formulations
  • Food additive E422
Bio-basedPharma · Cosmetics · Food
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Isopropanol

IPA · CAS 67-63-0

CO₂-reduced isopropanol via mass balance – for disinfectants, cleanroom cleaning and surface disinfection.

Boiling pt.82 °C
Flash pt.12 °C
Density0.79
  • Hand and surface disinfection
  • Cleanroom and laboratory cleaning
  • Extraction and chemical synthesis
CO₂-reducedMass balance
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Isoamyl Alcohol

3-Methyl-1-butanol · CAS 123-51-3

Bio-based isoamyl alcohol from fusel oil for extraction and synthesis and as a building block for isoamyl acetate and other flavour esters.

Boiling pt.131 °C
Flash pt.43 °C
Density0.81
  • Extraction and synthesis solvent
  • DNA/RNA extraction (phenol-chloroform-isoamyl alcohol)
  • Isoamyl acetate, flavours and fragrances
Bio-basedLCA · PCF 0.88
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Selection guide

Grades & applications

Which raw material for which task – grades and evidence are agreed with you per application.

ProductRoleGradesOrigin
Propylene glycolSolvent, humectant, carrierIndustrial, E1520, USP/EP on requestBio-based
GlycerolHumectant, plasticiser, basePharma, cosmetics, food (E422)Bio-based (biodiesel)
IsopropanolDisinfection, cleaning, extractionPharma and industrial gradeMass balance
Isoamyl alcoholExtraction, synthesis, ester building block≥ 98.5 % (GC)Bio-based (fusel oil)

Please confirm available grades and specifications per enquiry; the data sheet of the delivery is binding.

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From tank to drum – shipped from Hamburg

We deliver in the packaging your production needs – as spot order, frame contract or just-in-time. ADR-compliant and with dedicated contacts.

Tank container20–24 t, bulk
IBCup to 1,000 kg
Drumsup to 200 kg
Just-in-timeper call-off schedule
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Safe in regulated markets

REACH compliant

Products for the EU market with safety data sheets in German and English.

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Traceable

Certificate of analysis per batch and traceability along the supply chain.

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Sustainable

Bio-based feedstocks or mass-balance material – with CO₂ data for ESG reports where available.

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Reliable

Part of the PENPET Group, trading chemicals since 1992 – with its own logistics in Hamburg.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you supply USP/EP grade?

Pharma grades are available on request for propylene glycol and glycerol. Tell us the required monograph – we confirm availability and specification before quoting.

Which documents do I receive?

Technical data sheet, safety data sheet (DE/EN) and certificate of analysis per batch. Sustainability and CO₂ evidence is provided per product where available from the manufacturer.

Do I need to reformulate?

Usually not. Bio-based, recycled and mass-balanced products are chemically identical to the fossil product and are used 1:1. We still recommend a sample for your approval.

Can I request a sample?

Yes. Send us the product, application and planned annual volume – we will get back to you with a sample, data sheets and a quote.

Which grade does your formulation need?

Tell us the product, monograph and annual volume – we reply with specification, sample and quote.

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