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Solvents & alcohols

Glycerin, RSPO, USP Grade

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Article code
GLFP
CAS
56-81-5
Grade
USP Grade
Category
Solvents & alcohols
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Properties

Article / SKU
GLFP
CAS
56-81-5
Synonyms
Glycerol, Glycerin, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycyl alcohol, Trihydroxypropane, Glyceritol, Propanetriol, Osmoglyn, Grocolene, Propane-1,2,3-triol
Grade
USP Grade
Physical form
Liquid
Appearance
Colorless Liquid
Odor
Mild/Characteristic
pH
5.5-8.0
Melting point
18 °C (64.4 °F)
Boiling Point
290 °C (554°F), decomposes
Vapor pressure
<0.01 hPa @ 20 °C
Specific gravity
Min. 1.249 (@ 25/25 )
Solubility
Miscible
Auto-ignition temperature
400 °C (752 °F)
Molecular formula
C 3 H 8 O 3
Molecular weight
92.09 g/mol
Autoship Available
Yes
Chloride (Cl)
Min. 10 ppm
Pillar
Natural
Viscosity
1,300 mPa.s @ 20 °C
Water
Max. 0.30%

Packaging options — size and article

SizeArticle / SKU
1GalGLFP-1GAL
4 x 1Gal CaseGLFP-1GALCS
5GalGLFP-5GAL
55GalGLFP-55GAL

Packaging options

  • 1Gal
  • 4 x 1Gal Case
  • 5Gal
  • 55Gal

Details

Our Glycerin (C3H8O3) is a high-stability, clear, and colorless syrupy liquid derived from sustainable palm oil. It is non-oily and water soluble, making it a critical raw material across a broad spectrum of manufacturing sectors. Glycerin offers consistent viscosity and chemical purity for large-scale formulation and industrial processing.

Common Uses and Applications

Personal Care & Cosmetics Formulation: Functions as a primary humectant and emollient in the production of high-volume soaps, toothpastes, and hair care products. It provides essential moisture-binding properties and improves product texture.

Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Utilized as a high-performance humectant, solvent, and sweetener. It is effectively used to maintain the shelf-life and moisture content of baked goods, candies, and specialized beverages.

Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a fundamental building block for the synthesis of alkyd resins, plasticizers, and polyols used in urethane foams.

Technical & Specialty Goods: Applied in the tobacco industry to regulate moisture levels and used as a base component in the production of antifreeze and various chemical intermediates.

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