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Overview
General
Product Name:
Glycerine Crude 80%
Description:
Glycerine, also known as glycerol is a colorless liquid. It is used as a lubricant, an emollient, and an antifreeze agent. It is employed as a moisturizer in cosmetics and as an ingredient to prepare microchips, plastics, colorings, and toothpaste. In the medical area, Glycerine is used in tablets or as an infusion to treat edema. Glycerine is also used as a gargle, cough medicine, anesthetic, and an additive in antibiotics/antiseptics. It is served as an emollient and humectant in foodstuffs and as a solvent for flavors and food colorings in beverages.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
Glycerine
EC#:
200-289-5
CAS#:
56-81-5
Synonyms:
Glycerol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol
Molecular Formula:
C3H8O3
Classifications
Product Chemistry 1:
Oleochemicals
Product Chemistry 2:
Glycerine
Tags
Industries:
- Food & Nutrition
- Dust Control
- Consumer
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Freeze Suppression
- Personal Care & Hygiene
Market Segments:
- Food & Nutrition
- Oral Care
- Paints & Coatings
- Hair Care
- Cosmetics
- Skin & Face Care
- Organic Synthesis
Applications:
- Formulations
- Food Additives
- Synthesis
- Additives
- Creams
Functions:
- Thickening Agent
- Chemical Intermediate
- Sweetening Agent
- Moisturizing Agent
Value Propositions:
- Odorless
- Biodegradable
- Naturally Derived
- Colorless
- Non-Toxic
Properties
Properties
Property Name | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Decomposition Temperature | 290 | °C |
| Melting Point | <0 | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 92 | g/mol |
| pH | 5-7.5 | -- |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | 1.26 | -- |
| Vapor Density | 3.2 | -- |
| Viscosity at 20°C | 20 | centipoise |
| Water Solubility | Complete | -- |
Specifications
Specification Name | Value | Unit | Test Method | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 7 max | % | -- | -- |
| Glycerine Assay | 78 min | % | -- | -- |
| Methanol | 0.3 max | % | -- | -- |
| pH | 4.0 – 7.5 | -- | -- | -- |
| Total Fatty Acid | 1 max | % | -- | -- |
| Water | 14 max | % | -- | -- |
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