Glycerin

Glycerin 99.5% Technical Grade is a form of glycerin with a high purity of 99.5%. Glycerin (also known as glycerol) is a clear, odorless, and viscous liquid that easily dissolves in water. It is used in many different industries due to its unique properties, such as its viscosity and ability to retain moisture.

What does "technical grade" mean?

When glycerin is labeled as "technical grade," it means that it has been produced for industrial purposes, not for consumption as food or medicine. While it has a high purity of 99.5%, it may contain trace amounts of impurities that are not approved for food or pharmaceutical use. Therefore, technical grade glycerin is not suitable for direct contact with food or medical products.

Applications of Glycerin 99.5% Technical Grade:

• Lubricants: Glycerin is used in industrial machines as a lubricant because it reduces friction and helps keep machinery running efficiently.

• Antifreeze: Glycerin has freezing point-lowering properties, making it useful in some cooling systems and as part of antifreeze solutions.

• Humectants: In cosmetics and skincare products such as lotions, soaps, and creams, glycerin is used to retain moisture and prevent skin from drying out.

• Manufacture of other products: Glycerin is also an important ingredient in the production of plastics, resins, and certain chemical processes.

What distinguishes technical grade from pharmaceutical or food grade?

Glycerin for pharmaceutical or food use requires even higher purity, often 99.7% or higher, and must meet strict standards such as USP (United States Pharmacopeia) or BP (British Pharmacopoeia) to ensure it is safe for consumption. Technical grade glycerin does not necessarily mean it is poor or unsafe, but it has not been tested or approved to meet the stricter requirements for food or medicinal use.

In summary:

Glycerin 99.5% Technical Grade is a high-purity glycerin suitable for industrial purposes, such as lubricants, antifreeze, and humectants, but it is not approved for use in food or medicine due to potential impurities that are not approved for consumption.

 

Glycerin 99.5% Technical Grade is available in bulk, IBCs, drums, and jerrycans.

 

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