Glycerine
Glycerol (also called glycerine or glycerin; is a simple polyol (sugar alcohol) compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is widely used in Pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. The glycerol backbone is central to all lipids known as triglycerides. Glycerol is sweet-tasting and generally considered non-toxic.
| Parameter | Technical Grade | IW Grade | CP Grade | IP / USP Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity (%) | 98 min | 98 min | 98 min | 99.5 min |
| Specific Gravity at 30/30 Degree Celcius | 1.2552 | 1.2552 | 1.2552 | 1.2552 |
| Colour, Lovibond 5.25 inch cell (Y+R) |
8.0 max | 3.5 max | 1.0 max | Colourless |
| Ash (%) | 0.05 max | 0.01 max | 0.01 max | 0.01 max |
| Iron in ppm | 2 max | 1 max | 0.5 max | 0.5 max |
| Chloride as Cl in ppm | 60 max | 60 max | 10 max | 10 max |
| Fatty acids and esters (%) | -- | -- | 0.03 max | 0.01 max |
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Resin | In Manufacture of alkyd resins |
| Polymer | In Manufacture of epichlorohydrin and polyols |
| Adhesives | In Manufacture of cellophane tapes |
| Cosmetic | In formulations |
| Pharmaceuticals | In Pharmaceutical formulations |
| Plasticizer | Plasticizer for regenerated cellulose |
| Detergent | In soaps |
| Explosive | In Manufacture of nitroglycerin |
| Public Health | As humectant |
| Fragrance | In perfume formulations |
| Printing ink | As viscosity modifier |
