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- noun organic chemistry Either of two
diols derived frompropane , but especially 1,2-propanediol known aspropylene glycol
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- noun a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects
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Emminger said one of the chemicals is 2-bromo-2-nitro-1, 3-propanediol, which is considered toxic by the EPA.
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This colorless liquid is also known by the name propanediol.
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