Mosselman Glycerin USP (56-81-5)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyols,

Triols

Chemical Name

Glycerin

CAS No.

56-81-5

EC No.

200-289-5

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Monomers & Oligomers

Diols & Polyols

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features

Hygroscopic

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Syrupy liquid, Colourless or almost colourless clear very hygroscopic

Miscible In

Water, Ethanol (96%)

Slightly Soluble in

Acetone

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Glycerin Content	Glycerin	-	-

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cholesterol Content	0	%	-
Dietary Fibers Content	0	%	-
Potassium Content	0	%	-
Proteins Content	0	%	-
Sodium Content	0	%	-
Lipids Content	0	%	-
Energy Content as Carbohydrate:	17.1-4.1	kJ/g	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Content	max. 1	%	-
Sulfates Content	max. 20	ppm	-
Total Impurities	max. 1	%	-
Color	max. 10	APHA	-
Chlorides Content	max. 10	ppm	-
Active Matter	99-100	%	-
Diethylene Glycol Content	max. 0.1	%	-
Individual Impurity	max. 0.1	%	-
Density (at 20°C)	1261-1264	kg/m³	-
Esters and Fatty Acids	max. 0.008	meq/g	-
Chlorides Compounds	max. 30	ppm	-
Heavy Metals Content	max. 5	ppm	-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk,

Cans,

Drums,

Totes (IBC)