Refined glycerin

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.