There are two similar chemicals with similar names.
1)propylene glycol --- used in foods, drugs etc, has 3 carbon atoms in it.
2) polyethylene glycol --- also called PEG--has 2 carbons. Also added to foods and drugs. This is what is used in Miralax and other laxatives medically.
Polyethylene glycol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Here is a site that gives the types of food with propylene glycol in them:
13 Things to Avoid which Contain Propylene Glycol — The Allergista
As an example on my shelf I have AlkaSeltzer anti gas antacid chews with propylene glycol listed (among a boatload of other things).
And Arthritis strength acetaminophen by WalGreen's with
polyethylene glycol in it.
This naming is similar for alcohols too.
Ethanol = 2 carbon alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol= 3 carbons
Both are used today for disinfecting surfaces and skin to kill bacteria and other organisms.
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