Glycerine
- HS Code: 290545000
- CAS NO. : 56-81-5
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Glycerine, also known as Glycerol, is a clear, colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid widely used across pharmaceutical, personal care, food, and industrial applications. It is a naturally derived polyol known for its hygroscopic, humectant, and solvent properties.
The product is valued for its ability to retain moisture, improve texture, and enhance stability in formulations. Glycerine is compatible with a wide range of ingredients, making it a key functional component in regulated and high performance manufacturing processes.
Chemical Properties
• Molecular Weight: 92.09 g/mol.
• Physical State: liquid state
• Boiling/Melting Point: 290 °C (554 °F)/ 17.8 °C (64 °F).
• Solubility: Glycerine USP 99.7% is completely soluble in water and short-chain alcohols. It is sparingly soluble in many common organic solvents, such as acetone, chloroform, and diethyl ether. This solubility profile makes it an excellent ingredient for various formulations in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products.
• pH: 6 to 8.
Technical Specification
Purity Levels: Glycerine USP 99.7% indicates a high purity level, meaning it contains at least 99.7% glycerol. This level of purity is essential for applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, as it ensures safety, effectiveness, and minimal impurities.
Concentrations
Glycerine USP 99.7 percent is used at varying concentrations depending on formulation requirements and end use.
Pharmaceutical Applications Commonly used at levels ranging from 5 percent to 50 percent in liquid and topical formulations, where it functions as a humectant, solvent, or viscosity modifier.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Typically incorporated at concentrations between 1 percent and 15 percent to improve moisturization, texture, and formulation stability. Higher levels may be used in intensive hydration products.
Food and Beverage Applications Generally used at approximately 1 percent to 5 percent as a sweetener, humectant, or moisture retaining agent.
Syrups and Oral Solutions Used at concentrations of 10 percent to 30 percent to enhance sweetness, mouthfeel, and viscosity in oral formulations.
Applications
Glycerine is used across multiple industries due to its multifunctional performance.
Personal Care and Cosmetics: Used in skincare, hair care, soaps, and toiletries to improve hydration, smoothness, and product stability.
Food and Beverages: Used as a sweetener, humectant, and preservative aid in food products, flavorings, and beverages.
Industrial Applications: Used in resins, lubricants, antifreeze formulations, and chemical intermediates.
Compliance and Certifications
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
Halal Certificate
Kosher Certificate
Packaging Details
250KG HDPE Drums
Flexi Tank
IBC
250KG MS Drums
Key Features/Benefits
• High purity grade suitable for regulated applications
• Excellent moisture retention for improved formulation stability
• Versatile functionality across pharmaceutical, personal care, food, and industrial uses
Storage and Handling
Storage:
Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place
Handling:
Standard industrial handling practices recommended
