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Glycerol 99.7% E422, Ph Eur, FG, Kosher (GW)

Glycerol 99.7% E422, Ph Eur, FG, Kosher (GW) Group Picture
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£12.45 to £29.95

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GWN1005-D
£12.45
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GWN1005-E
£17.94
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GWN1005-F
£29.95

What is Glycerol? It is a simple polyol (sugar alcohol) compound. It is a colourless, odourless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Alternate names for Glycerol (chemical formula C3H8O3) include glycerine (or glycerin), Propanetriol, and Trioxypropane.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Glass Winchester Bottle: Available in 500ml, 1L and 2.5L pack sizes. Our Glass Winchester bottles can store chemicals that may be sensitive to light due to filtering potentially harmful UV rays. Bottles are durable, versatile and perfect for storing products in the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Frequent Uses

Food and drink industry
A common additive in many food and drink formulations due to its various properties. Its water binding properties help preserve cakes and biscuits, preventing them from drying. Its viscous texture can add thickness and smoothness to liquids.

Cosmetics
Regularly used in moisturisers, lotions, shampoos and conditioners due to its water attracting and retaining properties, meaning glycerol is a humectant.

Pharmaceuticals
Used as a sweetener but also as an excipient to carry the active ingredients.

  • Food and drink additive
  • Soaps
  • Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Vapes and E-cigs

Food Grade - E422 Glycerin
Ph Eur Grade
Kosher E422

Assay: >99.7%
M.F.: C3H8O3
M.W.: 92.09 g/mol
Refractive: 1.471-1.474 nD20
Density at 20 °C: >1.262
Specific Gravity at 25 °C: >1.257
Acidity/Alkalinity: <0.2mL 0.1M NaOH
Colour (Apha): <10
Esters: >8ml 0.1M HCL
Moisture Content (m/m): <0.3%
Chlorides: <10ppm
Heavy Metals: <5ppm
Sugars: Pass
Sulphated Ash (600+/- 50degc): <0.01%
Sulphated Ash (800 +/- 50degc): <0.01%
Butantriols: <0.2%
Fatty Acids & Esters (butyric acid): <0.1%
Arsenic (As): <0.1%
Mercury (Hg): <0.1%
Cadmium (Cd): <0.1%
Acrolein: <3ppm

Cas Number: 56-81-5

Einecs Number: 200-289-5

HS Code / Commodity Code: 2905450000

Hazard Phrases: H0001

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