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Glycerin 99% USP/NF/FCC/Food Grade, Kosher, Halal

100% Vegetable Based, Suitable For Food, Drug, And Medical Purposes

Article code
GLF
CAS
56-81-5
Grade
USP/NF/FCC (Food) Grade
Purity
99.0-101.0%
Category
Solvents & alcohols

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Properties

Article / SKU
GLF
CAS
56-81-5
Synonyms
Glycerol, Glycerin, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycyl alcohol, Trihydroxypropane, Glyceritol, Propanetriol, Osmoglyn, Grocolene, Propane-1,2,3-triol
Assay
99.0-101.0%
PubChem ID
753
Grade
USP/NF/FCC (Food) Grade
Color
To Pass Test
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 at 20 °C
Specific gravity
1.2613 min at 25°C
Solubility
Fully Miscible in Water
Auto-ignition temperature
400 °C (752 °F)
Molecular formula
C 3 H 8 O 3
Molecular weight
92.1
Acidity or Alkalinity
To Pass Test
Autoship Available
Yes
Chloride (Cl)
10 ppm max
Chlorinated Compounds
Max 30 ppm
Chromatographic Impurities
To Pass Test
Diethylene Glycol
0.1% max
Heavy metals
Max 5 ppm
KosherID
CRV-GZLM
Pillar
Natural
Refractive Index
1.470-1.475
Sulfate (SO4)
20 ppm max
Water
0.30 max

Packaging options — size and article

SizeArticle / SKU
500mlGLF-500mL
1LGLF-1L
1GalGLF-1GAL
4 x 1Gal CaseGLF-1GALCS
4LGLF-4L
4 x 4L CaseGLF-4LCS
5GalGLF-5GAL
55GalGLF-55GAL
270GalGLF-270GAL

Packaging options

  • 500ml
  • 1L
  • 1Gal
  • 4 x 1Gal Case
  • 4L
  • 4 x 4L Case
  • 5Gal
  • 55Gal
  • 270Gal

Details

Glycerin 99% USP/NF/FCC/Food Grade, Kosher, Halal

This product is also regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and is internationally recognized for its identity, purity, and quality as a food product . Thanks to its high level of purity, 99%, it can be used for food, drug, and medical purposes, and also for most laboratory purposes.

Our Glycerin is 100% vegetable based, with Kosher certification, meaning that it is made from kosher vegetable oil. It has a clear appearance, and it is a heavy and viscous emollient that can be commonly used in anything from edibles, vape liquids, tinctures, chocolates, lotions, body scrubs, and face care products.

This chemical compound, made of palm oil and other vegetable oils, is available for the use of all kosher products and also It is used in the cosmetic and body care industry to assist in retaining moisture and pulling oxygen into the skin.

Glycerin 99% USP/NF/FCC/Food Grade, Kosher, Halal is a clear, heavy, viscous liquid with the CAS number 56-81-5. It meets USP, NF and FCC requirements, and the assay runs 99.0 to 101.0%. The glycerin is 100% vegetable based, and it carries Kosher and Halal certification, so you can use it in products that call for those. Under Product Manuals you’ll find the Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, Kosher Certification, Halal Certification, GRAS statement, Allergen Statement, Gluten Free Statement and GMO Free Statement, plus Certificates of Analysis by lot.

You’ll find glycerin in food, personal care and pharmaceutical work. Think chewing gum, cake icing, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotions, body scrubs, and syrups and elixirs. It also works as a solvent. The usual headache is waiting on paperwork or not knowing if a batch matches your spec before you can sign off. The documents are on this page, and sizes run from 500ml up to 270 gallons. Here’s the simple plan. Pick a size, set up Autoship if you reorder often, or request a quote for bulk or case orders. Either way, it’s on budget, on time, every time.

Common Uses and Applications

Substitute for liquid sugar or sugar alcohol

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Q: What is Glycerin 99% used for? A: It’s used in food, personal care and pharmaceutical products, such as chewing gum, cake icing, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and lotions. It also works as a solvent.

Q: What does USP/NF/FCC grade mean, and is it suitable for food use? A: It means the glycerin meets the requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia, the National Formulary and the Food Chemicals Codex. The page lists it as Food Grade, and the Product Manuals include a GRAS statement.

Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat? A: You can choose 500ml, 1L, 1 gallon, 4L, 5 gallon, 55 gallon and 270 gallon, plus 4 x 1 gallon and 4 x 4L cases.

Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis? A: Both are on this page. The Safety Data Sheet sits under Product Manuals, and Certificates of Analysis are listed by lot number in the Certificates of Analysis tab.

Q: How should it be stored? A: The page doesn’t give storage conditions, so follow the Safety Data Sheet for handling and storage guidance. For background on this chemical, read the Glycerin Overview .

Q: Is this glycerin vegetable based, and is it certified? A: Yes, it’s 100% vegetable based, and it carries Kosher and Halal certification. Both certification documents are in the Product Manuals list.

Q: How is this different from other glycerin grades? A: This one is USP/NF/FCC (Food) Grade with an assay of 99.0 to 101.0%. For a rundown of the grade types, see Types of Glycerin .

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