Glycerine (Usp Grade)
CAS Number: 56-81-5
Chemical Name: Glycerol
Common Names: Glycerine
Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 92.09 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless, viscous liquid
Odor: Odorless
Solubility: Miscible with water and alcohol
Boiling Point: ~290°C
Freezing Point: ~18°C
Application in areas:
- Pharmaceutical & Medical
- Used as a humectant, solvent, and lubricant in syrups, elixirs, and lozenges.
- Active ingredient in cough syrups, suppositories, and topical creams.
- Acts as a laxative in enemas and oral doses.
- Food Industry (E422)
- Used as a sweetener, preservative, and thickening agent.
- Helps maintain moisture in products like baked goods, candies, and beverages.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Found in toothpaste, mouthwash, skin creams, lotions, shaving creams, etc.
- Keeps skin and hair products moist and spreadable.
- Other Uses
- Used in e-cigarette liquids (vape juice).
- In laboratories for sample preservation and biological preparations.
- Industrial uses include antifreeze, plasticizers, and surface coatings (though typically lower grades are used here).
Storage & Handling:
- Store in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidizers.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from air), so proper sealing is important.
Packaging: Drum