- Chemical Name:Glycerin
- Functions:Solvent, Moisturizing Agent
- Certifications & Compliance:United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Synonyms:Glycerine, Glyceritol, Glycerol, Glycyl Alcohol, Glyrol, Glysanin, Propane-1,2,3-triol, Propanetriol, Trihydroxypropane
Glycerin is an alcohol, with a sweet taste, transparent and with a very viscous texture. It is a hygroscopic substance, capable of retaining and releasing water depending on the relative humidity of the environment.