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Product Overview
Glycerin, a versatile chemical compound, is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet in taste. It exhibits hygroscopic characteristics and is a well-known humectant in various industries. Its primary applications include use as a solvent, plasticizer, and humectant.
Key Properties
- CAS Number: 56-81-5
- UN Number: 2810
- Specific Gravity: 1.26
- Concentration: 99.7%
- Grade: Technical
Common Applications
- As a solvent in industrial applications due to its ability to mix with a variety of substances
- As a plasticizer in the production of dynamite and other industrial products
- In manufacturing of resins and polymers where it acts as a humectant
Safety Precautions
Glycerin should be handled with care. Use appropriate personal protective equipment, store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas. Prevent any contact with oxidizing agents and avoid ingestion and inhalation
Benefits
Glycerin offers a wide range of benefits such as superior solvency, humectancy and its ability to be used as a plasticizer and sweetener in various industrial applications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 92.09 g/mol |
| Formula | C3H8O3 |
| Flash Point | 160 |
| Form | Liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and many organic solvents |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless, odorless liquid |
| Melting Point | 18 °C |
| Boiling Point | 290 °C |
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