Glycerine (Glycerol)

Glycerine, also known as glycerol, is a clear, colourless, odourless, and viscous liquid which is an indispensable ingredient in various industries. Its unique properties make it an ideal humectant, solvent, and emollient, suitable for a wide range of applications in pharmaceuticals, food, industrial, cosmetics and personal care products.

Glycerine attracts and retains moisture from the air, helping to maintain hydration in formulations and preventing drying or dehydration. This makes it an excellent ingredient in skincare products, such as moisturisers, creams, and lotions.

Additionally, its solvent properties make it an effective ingredient in pharmaceutical applications, such as in the production of tablets, capsules, and ointments.

Glycerine is a natural preservative, helping to extend the shelf life of products, a lubricant, reducing friction and wear on machinery and equipment.

• CAS No: 56-81-5
• Appearance: Colourless liquid
• pH: 5-8
• Density: ~ 1.26
• Flash Point: > 175°C
• Synonyms: Glycerin, Glycerine, Glycerol, 1,2,3 propane triol, Trihydroxy propane

Key Usages For Glycerine:

• Skincare and Cosmetics: Used in moisturisers, creams, lotions, and soaps to help retain moisture, soften skin, and reduce dryness.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solvent, humectant, and lubricant in the production of tablets, capsules, ointments, and other pharmaceutical products.
• Personal Care: Used in shampoos, conditioners, and body washes to help moisturise and nourish hair and skin.
• Industrial Applications: A lubricant, solvent, and humectant in various industrial applications such as in the production of plastics, adhesives, and textiles.
• Medical Applications: Used in medical applications such as in the treatment of skin conditions, wound care, and as a component in medical devices.
• Vaping & E-Cigarettes: Used for vapour production and as a nicotine carrier in e-liquids designed for vaping products and devices.
• Food & Beverage: Used as a humectant to retain moisture, prevent sugar crystallisation, and add sweetness, smoothness, and bulk in baked goods.
• Agricultural Applications: A humectant and solvent in agricultural applications such as in the production of fertilisers and pesticides.
• Biotechnology: A cryoprotectant to help preserve cells and tissues in biotechnology applications.
• Research and Development: Used as a solvent and humectant in the development of new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.