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    Glycerine

    C3H8O3

    Product Overview

    Pharmaceutical/technical grade glycerine (glycerol) — humectant, solvent, and plasticiser for soap, cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications in Oman.

    Detailed Description

    Glycerine (Glycerol) supplier in Oman — Global Chemicals LLC supplies pharmaceutical grade glycerine (99.5% pure, USP/BP standard) and technical grade glycerine to soap manufacturers, cosmetic producers, food processors, pharmaceutical companies, and industrial users across Muscat and Oman. Glycerine is produced as a co-product of biodiesel production and fatty acid/soap manufacturing and is one of the most versatile industrial chemicals. In soap and personal care, glycerine functions as a humectant (drawing moisture to the skin), plasticiser in soap bars (preventing cracking), and transparent soap solvent. In food and beverage, food-grade glycerine (E422) is used as a sweetener/humectant in confectionery, as a preservative in baked goods, and as a solvent for flavours and colours. In pharmaceuticals, glycerine is an excipient in tablets, cough syrups, topical creams, suppositories, and ear drops (BP/USP grade). Industrial applications include anti-freeze formulations, textile sizing, and chemical synthesis. Global Chemicals LLC supplies glycerine in 250kg drums and 1,250kg IBC containers. Pharmaceutical grade (USP/BP) with certificate of analysis; food grade (E422) with food safety documentation. SDS available.

    Also Known As:

    Glycerol, Glycerin, Propane-1,2,3-triol, 1,2,3-propanetriol, Glycerin USP

    CAS Number:56-81-5

    Applications & Uses

    Soap manufacturing — humectant, plasticiser, transparent soap solvent
    Cosmetics and personal care — skin moisturiser, lotion, cream base
    Food and beverage — E422 humectant, sweetener, flavour solvent
    Pharmaceutical — tablet binder, syrup solvent, topical formulations
    Anti-freeze and coolant formulations
    Tobacco humectant
    Alkyd resin synthesis
    Industrial lubricant component

    Technical Specifications

    Purity: 99.5% minimum (Pharmaceutical/USP grade)
    Specific gravity: 1.261 g/cm³ at 25°C
    Appearance: Clear, colourless, viscous liquid
    Odour: Slightly sweet, characteristic
    Water content: 0.5% maximum
    Ash content: 10 ppm maximum (pharma grade)
    Packaging: 250kg drum, 1,250kg IBC
    Grade: Pharmaceutical (USP/BP), Food-grade (E422), Technical
    ISO 9001 Certified Fast Delivery Oman & GCC Export

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