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Industrial La Fama USP Grade Glycerin

CAS Number
56-81-5
EC Number
200-289-5
Chemical Name
Glycerin
Chemical Family
PolyolsTriols

Glycerin is an alcohol, with a sweet taste, transparent and with a very viscous texture. It is a hygroscopic substance, capable of retaining and releasing water depending on the relative humidity of the environment.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
  • Moisturizing Agent
  • Solvent

Product families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
  • Other Excipients
  • Solvents & Solubilizers

Other characteristics

Synonyms

Glycerine, Glyceritol, Glycerol, Glycyl Alcohol, Glyrol, Glysanin, Propane-1,2,3-triol, Propanetriol, Trihydroxypropane

Functions
Moisturizing Agent, Solvent
Certifications & Compliance
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Grade
Pharma Grade
Appearance
Clear and viscous liquid
Soluble In
Water, Alcohol
Technology
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Functionality
  • Solvent
  • moisturizing
  • denaturant
Packaging Type
Totes (IBC)
Storage Information

Store in a clean and dry place. This product is hygroscopic, thererfore, it should be kept away from humidity and strong oxidizing agents. Keep the product protected from light and air contact.

Certifications and Compliance
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Glycerolmin. 99.5%
Colormax. 15Apha
Chloridesmax. 10ppm
Sulfatesmax. 10ppm
Moisturemax. 5%
Specific Weightmin. 1.249—
Fatty Acids and Esters (consumed of NaOH 0.5 N)max. 1ml
Ashesmax. 0.01%
Diethylene Glycolmax. 0.1—
Ethylene Glycolmax. 0.1—

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