Glycerine is a colorless, odorless, viscous and hygroscopic (attracts water) liquid, acting as a versatile and important raw material for the following uses:
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Cosmetics & Home Care |
- Moisturizes and conditions the skin
- Humectant and lubricant qualities
- Carrier System
- Co-preservative
- Fabric Softener
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Food & Beverage |
- Natural preservative for food
- Humectant
- Emollient
- Flavor enhancer
- Sweetener
- Solvent
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Pharmaceuticals |
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Animal Feed |
- Moistener in dry feed
- Flavor enhancer
- Glucose source
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Industrial Use |
- Anti-freeze
- Alkyd resins in paints
- Solvents
- Plasticizers
- Surfactants
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