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GLYCEROL/GLYCERIN

CAS number

  • 56-81-5

Glycerol/Glycerin, offered by PEQUINSA CHEMICAL, is a high-purity, colorless, viscous liquid specifically manufactured to meet a minimum of 99.5% concentration and available in a technical grade. Glycerol/Glycerin is known for its versatility and extensive applications across various industries.

Chemical Properties:

  • Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
  • Molecular Weight: 92.09 g/mol
  • Boiling Point: 290 °C
  • Melting Point: 18 °C
  • Viscosity: 1.412 Pa·s at 20 °C
  • Density: 1.26 g/cm³

    Applications:

  • Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solvent, sweetener, and humectant in medicinal products like syrups and elixirs to maintain moisture.
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care: Commonly used in skin care products like lotions and creams for its moisturizing properties.
  • Food Industry: Acts as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in a wide range of food products, contributing to texture and stability.
  • Antifreeze and Coolants: Used in the manufacture of antifreeze due to its ability to lower the freezing point of liquid.
  • Tobacco: Utilized to maintain moisture content in tobacco products.
  • Textiles: Functions as a lubricant and softening agent in textile processing.
  • Paper Industry: Serves as a softening agent and plasticizer in enhancing texture and finish.
  • Paints and Coatings: Acts as a plasticizer, improving flexibility and durability in paints.
  • Explosives: Contributes to the manufacture of explosives such as nitroglycerin.
  • Plastics Industry: Used as a plasticizer to improve the flexibility of plastics.

    Key Features and Benefits:

  • High Purity: Guarantees effective performance in diverse applications with 99.5% minimum purity.
  • Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of industrial and consumer products.
  • Non-toxic and Safe: Safe for use in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
  • Moisture Retention: Excellent in retaining moisture, making it ideal for personal care products.
  • Solvent Properties: Effective in dissolving a variety of substances for use in formulations.

    Common Uses:

  • Moisturizers: Widely used in lotion and cream formulations for skin hydration.
  • Food Additive: Common in foods as a sweetener and moistening agent.
  • Pharmaceutical Products: Integral in suspensions and syrups for medicine.
  • Industrial Solvents: Employed as a solvent in various industrial applications.
  • Antifreeze Agent: Used in antifreeze mixtures to prevent freezing.

    Industries Served:

  • Pharmaceutical,
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care,
  • Food and Beverage,
  • Textile,
  • Paper and Packaging.

    For those aiming to source premium quality Glycerol/Glycerin, PEQUINSA CHEMICAL offers competitive pricing and reliable supply. Benefit from our high-purity 99.5% Glycerol/Glycerin to enhance your products and processes. Request a quote today and see why PEQUINSA CHEMICAL is a trusted partner in delivering chemical excellence.