GLYCERINE
CAS # 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
Glycerol
is a trial with a structure of propane substituted at positions 1, 2 and 3 by
hydroxyl groups. Is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting
and non-toxic. It is non-volatile and intensely hygroscopic. Glycerin is used
as a solvent, humectant and vehicle in various pharmaceutical preparations.
PROPERTIES
|
Appearance |
Transparent |
|
Glycerol Content
(%wt.) |
99.73 |
|
Color (Hazen) |
5 |
|
Specific Gravity (25
°C) |
1.2610 |
|
Fatty Acid &
Esters (ml, 0.5N n=Noah) |
0.56 |
|
Water Content (%wt.) |
0.12 |
|
Chloride (ppm) |
Pass |
|
Sulphate (ppm) |
Pass |
|
Residue on Ignition
(%wt.) |
< 0.01 |
|
Heavy Metal (as Pub)
(ppm) |
< 5 |
|
Limit of Chlorinated
Compounds (mg/kg) |
< 30 |
|
Individual Impurity
(%) |
- |
|
Ethylene Glycol |
< 0.1 |
|
Ethylene Glycol |
< 0.1 |
|
Total Impurity (%) |
< 1 |
APPLICATION
Pure glycerin, or glycerol, has a wide range of applications in the food, pharmaceutical, medical and personal care industries, as well as a variety of industrial and scientific uses.
In foods and beverages, glycerol serves as a humectant, solvent, and artificial sweetener. It is also used as filler in commercially prepared low-fat foods, and as a thickening agent in liqueurs.
Glycerol is used in medical, pharmaceutical and personal care preparations mainly as a means of improving smoothness, providing lubrication, and as a humectant. It is found in allergen immunotherapies, cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, glycerin soaps and water-based personal lubricants. Nitroglycerin is the most commonplace treatment for chronic angina, the chest pain of heart disease.
Topical pure or nearly pure glycerol is an effective treatment for psoriasis, burns, bites, cuts, rashes, bedsores, and calluses. It can be used orally to eliminate halitosis, as it is a contact bacterial desiccant. The same property makes it very helpful with periodontal disease; it penetrates biofilm quickly and eliminates bacterial colonies.
PACKAGING OPTIONS
Drums