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Allergy to propylene glycol. used new toothpaste now gums are inflamed, mouth burns itchy throat tightness & sores on gums. is peg-8 the same as pg?

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Nearly: PEG is propylene glycol. The 8 is the number of ethylene glycol units attached. It is used in a variety of products including toothpaste. If you are allergic to propylene glycol stop using PEG 8 products.

Answered 10/17/2020

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PEG-8: PEG-8 is Polyethylene Glycol, a variant of Propylene glycol. If you a re allergic to one, avoid both.

Answered 1/17/2020

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