Complaint
Name: Clycerine Purity 99.5% Min | Index |
Appearance of Solution | Clear, colourless |
Identification | Pass |
Glycerol Content (%) | 99.5 Min |
Specific Gravity (25ºC/25ºC) | 1.2606 Min |
Colour APHA | 10 Max |
Fatty Acids & Esters (as Na2O) (%) | 0.025 Max |
Chlorides (ppm) | 10 Max |
Residue on Ignition (%) | 0.01 Max |
Sulphates (%) | 0.002 Max |
Heavy Metals (ppm) | 5 Max |
Arsenic-(ppm) | Negligible |
Chlorinated Compound (ppm) | 30 Max |
Water (%) | 0.5 Max |
Diethylene Glycol (%) | 0.1 Max |
Ethylene glycol (%) | 0.1 Max |
Individual Impurities (%) | 0.1 Max |
Total Impurities (%) | 1 Max |
Aldehydes & Reducing Substances | 5 Max |
Acidity / Alkalinity (ml 0.1M NaOH) | 0.2 Max |
Refractive Indes (n20D) | 1.470 - 1.475 |
Sugars | Negative |
USES AND APPLICATIONS
1.Medicinal and Pharmaceuticals
As a lubricating laxative in pharmaceutical formulations. It is also used as auxiliary solvent, wetting agent,
sweetening agent, penetrating agent, and anti-freezing agent.
It is widely used in the manufacturing of salves, tinctures, solutions, ointments, auristillas, glycerites, syrups,
tablets, and injections.
2.Personal Care
Glycerol can be used in soaps, shower gels, and cream cosmetics for moisture and protection.
It can also be used in toothpaste to ensure paste consistency.
3.Textiles
Glycerol can be used for lubricating, sizing, and softening yarns and fabrics.
