Refined Glycerin

Refined Glycerin Specification

Taste
Sweet

Molecular Formula
C3H8O3

EINECS No
200-289-5

Shelf Life
2 Years

Storage
Store in tightly closed containers, cool and dry place

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, and ether

Smell
Odourless

Ph Level
5.5 - 8.0

Loss on Drying
0.5% max

Color
Colourless

Melting Point
17.8C

Structural Formula
CH2OH-CHOH-CH2OH

Heavy Metal (%)
0.001% max

Poisonous
Non-poisonous

HS Code
29054500

Boiling point
290C

Molecular Weight
92.09 g/mol

Medicine Name
Refined Glycerin

Chemical Name
Glycerol

CAS No
56-81-5

Type
Pharma Grade

Grade
USP/BP/EP Grade

Usage
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Food, and Industrial

Purity(%)
>99.7% Min

Appearance
Clear, Colourless, Syrupy Liquid

Physical Form
Liquid

Nitrates/Nitrites
Passes test

Water Content
0.3% max

Fatty Acid & Esters (as Oleic Acid)
0.003% max

Chloride (as Cl)
0.001% max

Refractive Index (at 20C)
1.474 - 1.477

Specific Gravity (at 25C)
1.261 - 1.263

Acidity/Alkalinity
Passes test

Aldehydes (as HCHO)
0.002% max

Sulphated Ash
0.01% max

Arsenic (as As)
0.0002% max

Residue on Ignition
0.01% max

About Refined Glycerin

Backed by huge industry experience and market understanding, we are involved in offering a wide array of

Refined Glycerin Food Grade for our valued patrons.

Chemical formula C3H8O3
Molar mass 1.261 g/cm3
Density 1.26 g/cm3 at 20C
Boiling point 290C (554F).

Specification Typical Values
Colour (APHA) yellowness index

CAS.No- 56-81-5
Density 1.2613.

The Glycerin is of the highest quality and is suitable for all food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and other applications.

Sihauli Chemicals is one of the leading Refined Glycerin Food Grade Manufacturer and Exporter form India. Sihauli Chemicals SupplyRefined Glycerin Food Gradeto Asia, Africa, Europe, North & South America and Oceania.
Our Global Presense:

Asia: Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), China, Hong Kong (UK), Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kampuchea (Cambodia), Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Macao (Portuguese), Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam.

Europe: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, German Democratic Republic, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, U.S.S.R., Yugoslavia. Africa: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Reunion (France), Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

North America: Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, El Salvador, Greenland (Denmark), Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico (USA), St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, USA, Virgin Islands.

South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela.

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Wallis & Futuna Islands (France).

Exceptional Purity and Consistency

Refined Glycerin is produced to surpass pharmaceutical standards, ensuring a minimum purity of 99.7%. Its clear, colourless appearance and syrupy texture result from careful processing and quality control, making it an excellent ingredient for demanding applications in medicine, food, cosmetics, and more.

Diverse Applications and Benefits

As a highly versatile liquid, Refined Glycerin serves as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in pharmaceuticals and food, while lending moisturizing properties to cosmetics. Its non-toxic, odourless nature and consistent quality make it ideal for use in sensitive formulations, delivering both functionality and safety.

Reliable Storage and Shelf Stability

With a shelf life of up to two years when kept in tightly closed containers in cool, dry conditions, Refined Glycerin maintains its stability and efficacy over time. This robustness makes it suitable for large-scale storage and ease of supply for exporters, importers, manufacturers, and suppliers worldwide.

FAQ's of Refined Glycerin:

Q: How is Refined Glycerin manufactured to meet USP/BP/EP grade standards?

A: Refined Glycerin is produced using advanced purification and distillation techniques, which remove impurities such as chloride, sulphated ash, heavy metals, and fatty acids, ensuring compliance with stringent pharmaceutical (USP/BP/EP) requirements. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to confirm its high purity and safety.

Q: What types of industries benefit from using Refined Glycerin?

A: A wide range of industries utilize Refined Glycerin due to its multifunctional properties. These include pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverage, and various industrial sectors. Its high purity, safety, and excellent solvency make it ideal for sensitive applications, such as medicine and personal care.

Q: Where should Refined Glycerin be stored to maintain its quality?

A: To preserve the integrity and efficacy of Refined Glycerin, it should be stored in tightly closed containers placed in cool, dry areas. Proper storage prevents contamination and ensures the product remains clear, colourless, and effective throughout its two-year shelf life.

Q: What are the main benefits of using pharma-grade Glycerin in formulations?

A: Pharma-grade Refined Glycerin offers numerous benefits, including high purity, non-toxicity, and hypoallergenic properties. Its ability to act as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener enhances product performance in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food while ensuring safety for consumers.

Q: How is Refined Glycerin typically used in pharmaceutical products?

A: In pharmaceuticals, Refined Glycerin is commonly employed as a solvent, humectant, and sweetening agent. It helps to stabilize formulations, enhance oral medication palatability, and provide moisture in topical and injectable products.

Q: Is Refined Glycerin safe for food and cosmetic use?

A: Yes, Refined Glycerin manufactured to USP/BP/EP standards is safe for use in food and cosmetics. It has passed rigorous safety tests, is non-poisonous, and is recognized for its gentle nature and non-irritating profile, making it suitable for ingestion and skin application.

Q: What is the recommended shelf life and how can quality be ensured over time?

A: The recommended shelf life of Refined Glycerin is two years from the date of manufacture. Maintaining tightly closed containers in a cool and dry environment protects the product from degradation and contamination, ensuring its ongoing quality and performance.

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