Refined Glycerin, Technical Glycerin, Vegetable Glycerin. Refined glycerin is a water-soluble, colorless, odorless, vicious liquid with a high boiling point. Refined glycerin can be used in many applications since it is nontoxic to human health and the environment. Applications for glycerin include pharmaceuticals, food, paints, textiles, cosmetics, pet food and daily chemical applications. Refined glycerin also functions as a solublizer, plasticizer, or moisturizing or preserving agent.
Glycerine is a colorless, odorless, viscous and hygroscopic (attracts water) liquid, acting as a versatile and important raw material for the following uses:
Cosmetics & Home Care:
Moisturizes and conditions the skin
Humectant and lubricant qualities
Carrier System
Co-preservative
Fabric Softener
Food & Beverage:
Natural preservative for food
Humectant
Emollient
Flavor enhancer
Sweetener
Solvent
Pharmaceuticals:
Solvent
Moisturizer
Animal Feed:
Moistener in dry feed
Flavor enhancer
Glucose source
Industrial Use:
Anti-freeze
Alkyd resins in paints
Solvents
Plasticizers
Surfactants