Glycerin – 99% USP
CAS# 56-81-5
Property
- Assay (C3H8O3; Anhydrous Basis)
- Specific Gravity @ 25°C
- Water
- Readily Carbonizable Substances
- Residue after Ignition
- Appearance of Solution
- Chloride (Cl)
- Sulfate (SO4)
- Heavy Metals (as Pb)
- Refractive Index
- Organic Volatile Impurities
- Color
- Ammonium
- Fatty Acids and Esters
- Diethylene Glycol and Related Compounds
- Calcium (Ca)
- Acidity or Alkalinity
- Arsenic (as As)
- Acrolein, Glucose or other Reducing Substances
- Aldehydes and Reducing Substances
- Sugars
Unit
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Specification
- 99.0-101.0
- 1.258 Minimum
- 2.0 Maximum
- To Pass Test
- 0.01 Maximum
- To Pass Test
- 0.001 Maximum
- 0.002 Maximum
- 5 Maximum
- 1.470-1.475
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
- 30 Maximum
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
- 2 Maximum
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
Application
Glycerin is a highly versatile, colorless, and odorless liquid that serves as a humectant, thickener, lubricant, solvent, and sweetener in a broad range of food, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications. It is also used as an antifreeze and a chemical intermediate in industrial formulations. Glycerin can be derived from natural, renewable sources or synthetically produced, and it is commonly obtained as a co-product from oleochemical manufacturing processes or as a byproduct of biodiesel production. Its biodegradability, non-toxicity, and functional properties make it valuable across industries, including as a lubricant and a sustainable alternative ingredient in green chemistry and renewable fuel systems.
Grades Available
Crude, Technical Grade
NOTE: The above specifications are a representation of one of several grades we have available for this product. If you need to meet a particular specification, please inquire with us.
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this product in various packaging options. Please inquire about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Glycerol, glycerin, 1,2,3-Propanetriol
Molecular Formula
C3H8O3
Market Segment
Coatings, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Lubes & Greases, Agriculture
Product Uses
Antifreeze, Emollient, Inks, Glue, Soap, Solvent, Sweetener, Adhesives & Cements, Alkyd Resins, Bactericide, Cork Gaskets & Sealers, Emulsifier, Fabric Softener, Green Products, Humectant, Hydraulic Fluids, Leather Conditioning Aid, Lubricant, Paint & Coatings, Penetrant, Photographic, Plasticizer, Polyurethane Formulations, Rubber, Textile