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Mosselman Glycerin USP (56-81-5)

Chemical Name: Glycerin

CAS Number: 56-81-5

Chemical Family: Polyols, Triols

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

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Chemical Name
    CAS No.
    56-81-5
    EC No.
    200-289-5

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    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Syrupy liquid, Colourless or almost colourless clear very hygroscopic
    Miscible In
    Water, Ethanol (96%)
    Slightly Soluble in
    Acetone
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Glycerin ContentGlycerin——
    Nutritional Information
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Cholesterol Content0%—
    Dietary Fibers Content0%—
    Potassium Content0%—
    Proteins Content0%—
    Sodium Content0%—
    Lipids Content0%—
    Energy Content as Carbohydrate:17.1-4.1kJ/g—
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Water Contentmax. 1%—
    Sulfates Contentmax. 20ppm—
    Total Impuritiesmax. 1%—
    Colormax. 10APHA—
    Chlorides Contentmax. 10ppm—
    Active Matter99-100%—
    Diethylene Glycol Contentmax. 0.1%—
    Individual Impuritymax. 0.1%—
    Density (at 20°C)1261-1264kg/m³—
    Esters and Fatty Acidsmax. 0.008meq/g—
    Chlorides Compoundsmax. 30ppm—
    Heavy Metals Contentmax. 5ppm—

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