Food Chemistry

Refined Glycerin 99.8%

Formula: C₃H₈O₃ GOST/CAS: CAS 56-81-5 / ГОСТ 6824-96

Refined Glycerin 99.8% (Propane-1,2,3-triol) is a highly purified organic compound presented as a viscous, clear, colorless, and odorless liquid with a characteristically sweet taste. Due to its exceptional purity, hygroscopicity, and non-toxic nature, it is widely utilized in the food industry (as additive E422), cosmetics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and various technical applications as an effective humectant, plasticizer, and solvent.

Applications

Food Industry (E422): Functions as a humectant, thickener, and sweetener in confectionery and bakery production (extending shelf-life and freshness). It is also used in formulating alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, extracts, and chewing gums.

Cosmetics & Personal Care: Serves as a core ingredient in moisturizing creams, lotions, face masks, shampoos, and toothpastes. It effectively binds moisture, protecting the skin from dryness and reinforcing the skin barrier.

Pharmaceuticals & Medicine: Used as a base for ointments, cough syrups, and suppositories. It also acts as a solvent for medical ingredients and as a cryoprotectant for living tissues.

Technical Applications: Utilized in the production of antifreezes, plastics, resins, tobacco products (to retain tobacco moisture), and in the textile industry to soften fabrics.

Key Advantages

Maximum Purity (99.8%): The absence of foreign impurities, odors, and toxic compounds guarantees absolute safety for food-grade and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

High Hygroscopicity: Efficiently attracts and retains atmospheric moisture, preventing end products from drying out, staling, or crystallizing.

Excellent Solubility & Stability: Mixes perfectly with water, alcohols, and organic solvents in any proportion. Highly stable under standard storage conditions.

Eco-Friendly & Safe: Completely biodegradable, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic. Approved for use in food and medical industries worldwide.

Storage & Transportation

Store in dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouses in tightly sealed original packaging, away from heat sources and open flames.
As the product is highly hygroscopic, ensure airtight sealing of containers to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.
Avoid direct sunlight exposure. Recommended storage temperature range: +5°C to +30°C.
Transportation is permitted by all types of covered transport in compliance with standard freight regulations. The product is classified as non-hazardous.
Shelf Life: 1–2 years from the date of manufacture (depending on packaging integrity).