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Glycerine

A versatile industrial liquid and key chemical intermediate, glycerine (glycerol) is used across a range of manufacturing and processing applications.

Overview

Technical grade glycerine is a refined, high purity and water miscible product with most of its contaminants completely removed. It contains no salts, methanol or other organic impurities.

It is highly hygroscopic (attracting and retaining moisture, making it an effective humectant) and a freezing point depressant, solvent, lubricant and plasticiser.

These properties lend glycerine to a number of applications, from personal care to antifreeze formulations.

CAS Number
56-81-5
AKA
Glycerol, Glycerin, Propane-1,2,3-triol, Propanetriol
Quantities
25L, 200L,1000L, bulk transfer
Appearance
Clear, odourless, viscous liquid
Chemical formula
C₃H₈O₃

Applications

Automotive

• Anti-freeze, de-icer and engine coolant formulations
• Additive in hydraulic and brake fluid formulations

Cleaning Chemicals & Detergents

• Solvent, humectant and viscosity regulator in detergent and cleaning formulations

Industrial

• Intermediate and solvent in chemical synthesis and adhesives

Paints

• Raw material for resins and polyurethane formulations

Personal Care

• Raw material for soap manufacture
• Humectant and carrier in moisturisers, lotions and barrier creams

Textile Chemicals & Dyes

• Lubricant and softener in fabric processing and paper finishing
• Plasticiser in dye and print paste formulations

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With a vehicle fleet covering the UK and Europe, our Functional division is able to meet your chemical requirements quickly and securely.

For more information on our technical grade glycerine (including datasheets, SDS and pricing), complete the form on this page.

Our glycerine is also available in food grade format for use in food and beverage products.

Please note: We are unable to sell chemicals to members of the public.

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