Knowledge center. Scurvy is a disease caused by a diet that lacks vitamin C (ascorbic acid) . Patients develop anemia, debility, exhaustion, edema (swelling) in some parts of the body, and sometimes ulceration of the gums and loss of teeth.The name scurvy comes from the Latin scorbutus.curvy can be prevented by consuming enough vitamin C, either in the diet or as a supplement. Foods that contain vitamin C include: Oranges, lemons, kiwi fruit and strawberries are all excellent natural sources of vitamin C.
Butylene Glycol: Definition and Uses. Butylene Glycol is a chemical compound also known as 1,3-Butanediol. Like glycerin, Butylene Glycol (BG) is a humectant, a chemical that helps your skin (or other substances) retain moisture. It is also a solubilizer, which means it makes other substances (such as fat) more soluble in water. Like glycerin, it is a common ingredient in cosmetics. It is also a common ingredient in food.
Butyl glycol is produced by reacting ethylene oxide and normal butanol (n-butanol) using a catalyst. If the ratio of ethylene oxide to n-butanol is greater than one then di-and tri-ethylene glycol monoethers are also produced. World production is estimated at between 300-500 KT per annum.