Refined glycerin
Product Description
Product Name: Glycerin
Chemical Name: Glycerol
Molecular Formula: C3H6O3
Glycerin known as glycerin, pure glycerol is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid with a sweet taste. Boiling point of 290 ℃, melting point 17.9 ℃, relative density of 1.2613. Infinitely miscible with water, dried over anhydrous glycerin has a strong water absorption.
Characters: colorless, odorless, transparent, viscous liquid, sweet, moisture absorption, flammability, low toxicity
Specifications
Method | Specified Range | Typical values | |
Relative density 20 /20°C2 | ISO 2099 (Part 2) : 1972 | 1.2623 min | 1.2632 |
Refractive index n20D2 | APAG-GL-006 : 1988 | 1.4731 min | 1.4737 |
Glycerine content %1 | APAG-GL-009 : 1988 | 99.5 min | 99.8 |
Colour APHA1 | ASTM D1209 : 1993 | 10 max | 2.5 |
Fatty acids & esters 1 (ml 0.5N NaOH/50g) | USP XXllI : 1995 | 1.0 max | 0.14 |
Sulphated ash %2 | USP XXllI : 1995 | 0.01 max | 0.004 |
Chlorides ppm Cl2 | USP XXllI : 1995 | 10 max | < 10 |
Heavy metals ppm Pb2 | USP XXlIl (Mtd 1) : 1995 | 5 max | < 5 |
Chlorinated compounds ppm Cl2 | USP XXllI : 1995 | 30 max | < 30 |
Arsenic ppm2 | USP XXllI : 1995 | 1.5 max | < 1.5 |
Sulphate ppm2 | USP XXllI : 1995 | 20 max | < 20 |
Packaging & Shipping
250kg drum
Product Uses
1.Medicinal and Pharmaceuticals
As a lubricating laxative in pharmaceutical formulations. It is also used as auxiliary solvent, wetting agent, sweetening agent, penetrating agent, and anti-freezing agent.
It is widely used in the manufacturing of salves, tinctures, solutions, ointments, auristillas, glycerites,
syrups, tablets, and injections.
2.Personal Care
Glycerol can be used in soaps, shower gels, and cream cosmetics for moisture and protection.
It can also be used in toothpaste to ensure paste consistency.
3.Textiles
Glycerol can be used for lubricating, sizing, and softening yarns and fabrics.