GLYCERIN
CAS No: 56-81-5 | Molecular Formula: C₃H₈O₃ | HSN Code: 29054500
Appearance: Clear, colorless, viscous liquid
Odor: Odorless / Neutral
Grade: USP, BP, EP, Food Grade, Industrial Grade
- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Glycerin is a high-purity, non-toxic, hygroscopic liquid widely used as a humectant, solvent, sweetener, and chemical intermediate. Its unique physical and chemical properties make it indispensable in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, chemical, and industrial applications.
It can be derived from vegetable oils, biodiesel production, or synthetic chemical routes.
| Property | USP / Refined Grade | Industrial Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Purity (%) | ≥ 99.5 | ≥ 99 |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 0.2 | ≤ 0.5 |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 10 | ≤ 50 |
| Odor | Odorless | Slight sweet odor |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 1.258 – 1.261 | 1.256 – 1.260 |
| pH (10% Solution) | 5.0 – 7.0 | 5.0 – 8.0 |
| Heavy Metals (ppm) | ≤ 10 | ≤ 20 |
| Residue on Ignition (%) | ≤ 0.01 | ≤ 0.05 |
Note: Certificates of Analysis (COA) available upon request.
- APPLICATIONS / USES
Pharmaceuticals
- Syrups, elixirs, cough medicines, ointments, capsules
- Tablet formulations, tinctures
Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Soaps, body lotions, creams, toothpaste, shampoos, shaving creams
- Moisturizers, humectants
Food Industry
- Sweetener, humectant, flavor carrier, preservative
- Bakery, confectionery, dairy products (E422)
Chemical & Industrial
- Production of alkyd resins, plasticizers, antifreeze, solvents
- Lubricants, adhesives, inks, paper coatings
Tobacco
- Moisturizing agent for cigarettes and chewing tobacco
Other Uses
- Textile industry, paints, printing inks, rubber & adhesives
- ORIGINS / SUPPLY SOURCES
- Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, USA, India
MOQ:
- Local Supply: 1 Drum
- Bulk Import: 1 Container (20–22 MT)
- STORAGE & HANDLING
- Store in cool, dry, ventilated area, away from heat & ignition sources
- Use PPE while handling fine powders or viscous liquids
- Shelf life: 24 months from manufacturing date
- Non-hazardous cargo, safe to ship under standard chemical handling