FARMA GLYCERIN

Cas No: 56-81-5 Appearance: Colorless, odorless, slightly sweet viscous liquid. Chemical Name: E422, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycerol Chemical Formula: C3H8O3 Packaging: 250 kg drums or 1 ton IBCs Description and Applications: Glycerin (glycerol) is an organic compound commonly sourced from animal and vegetable fats. It is a clear, odorless liquid at room temperature with a sweet taste. Common uses include soap production and many pharmaceutical formulations. Uses: - Food and beverages: humectant, solvent and sweetening agent; helps preserve foods. - Ice cream: texture modifier. - Low-fat foods: bulking agent; in liqueurs: thickener. - Used as a sugar substitute; sweetness about 60% of sucrose; caloric value similar to table sugar; does not raise blood glucose levels. - Used in cough syrups. - Included in topical ointments for diabetes-related skin products. - Used as suppositories for constipation. - Personal care products: solvent and lubricant in toothpastes, mouthwashes, skin care, shaving creams and hair care products. - Soap making: secondary ingredient. - Candle making. - Hookah (shisha) tobacco: humectant. - Veterinary: used as an effective drench for bovine ketosis due to glucogenic effect; dosing example: on first day twice 225 g, then once daily 115 g orally. - Glycerin is a suitable vehicle for many pharmaceutical dosage forms in animals, including rectal preparations.