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USP-NF Glycerin (Excipient/Food Use Only) (051000)

USP-NF Glycerin (Excipient/Food Use Only) (051000) renewable alternative to fossil- based Glycerin. Crude glycerin is derived from edible vegetable oil sources as the feedstock for the USP-NF Glycerin refining process. Refined glycerin is commonly used as a humectant, solvent or preservative in food, personal care and Household, Industrial & Institutional applications.

Chemical Name: Glycerin

CAS Number: 56-81-5

Chemical Family: Triols

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Certifications & Compliance: FCC Compliant, FEMA Compliant, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), National Formulary (NF), USDA BioPreferred, USDA Certified Biobased, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Synonyms: Glycerine, Glyceritol, Glycerol, Glycyl Alcohol, Glyrol, Glysanin, Propane-1,2,3-triol, Propanetriol, Trihydroxypropane

Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Free of Suspended Solids
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glycerinmin. 99.7%ADM
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)min. 1.259-USP <841>
Watermax. 0.3%USP <921>
Colormax. 10-ADM, Pt-Co
Identification B (DEG & EG)max. 0.10%USP <621>
Individual Impuritiesmax. 0.1%USP <621>
Total Impuritiesmax. 1.0%USP <621>
Chloridesmax. 0.0010%ADM
Sulfatesmax. 0.0020%ADM
Chlorinated Compoundsmax. 0.003%USP
Lead Contentmax. 0.5ppmADM
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.01%USP <281>
Arsenic Contentmax. 0.2ppmADM
Refractive Index1.470 - 1.475-EP

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Bulk Railcar: 185,000-lbs.
  • Bulk Trailer: 45,000-Ibs.
  • Tote: 2,500-Ibs.
  • Tote: 1,600-lbs.
  • Drum: 551-Ibs.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months