Miscellaneous

Is E1520 (Propylene Glycol) halal?

E1520 (Propylene Glycol) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

E1520 (Propylene Glycol) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.

What the sources say

E1520 (Propylene Glycol) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.
Source Dependent Commercially produced from propylene, or by heating glycerol with sodium hydroxide, or by reacting propylene oxide with water EcodeHalalCheck (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)
Halal. Synthetic humectant and solvent. Widely used in cosmetics. Not an intoxicating alcohol.
Verified Halal Synthetic — from propylene oxide (petrochemical) HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

E-numberE1520
NamePropylene Glycol
Also on labels as2-propanediol, e1520, pg
Additive classMiscellaneous
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E1520 (Propylene Glycol) halal?

Propylene Glycol is classified as Source-dependent. E1520 (Propylene Glycol) has a doubtful status — its source can vary, so verify before consuming.

Is Propylene Glycol halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Propylene Glycol is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Propylene Glycol called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: 2-propanediol, e1520, pg.

Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E1520?

Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.

Where does this page's information come from?

Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.

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Record enumber-e1520-propylene-glycol · last verified 2026-08-21 · report an error