Glycerin
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid widely used across various industries due to its excellent properties. It is a by-product of the soap and biodiesel manufacturing processes and finds applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food products, and industrial sectors.
- Product ID: 09431
- CAS Number: 56-81-5
- Synonyms: glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, alcohol
- Chemical Formula: C3H8O3
Characteristics
PARAMETER | CAS # | SPECIFICATION | TYPICAL | Units |
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Glycerin | 56-81-5 | 99.2 – 99.8 | 99.4 | wt% |
Water | 7732-18-5 | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.25 | wt% |
Fatty Acids & Esters, ml/kg of 0.5N NaOH Consumed | 0 – 1 | ml/kg | ||
Sulfates | 0 – 20 | ppm | ||
Chlorides | 0 – 10 | ppm | ||
Color, APHA | <5 |