| Detailed Description: |
Cas No. :56-81-5
| Alias |
glycerol |
| Physical and chemical properties |
 Molecular formula: C3H8O3
Molecular weight: 92.094
Density: 1.263
Boiling point: 290.9 o C
Flammability: Flammable
Acidity and alkalinity: neutral
Melting point: 17.8 o C
Moisture absorption: Moisture absorption
Characteristics: The appearance is clear, viscous, and liquid, colorless, odorless, and sweet in taste. |
| Product code |
CAS:56-81-5, HS:2905450000, EINECS:200-289-5 |
| Applications |
1. In medicine, it is used to prepare various preparations, solvents, moisture absorbents, Antifreeze and sweeteners, and to prepare external ointment or suppository.
2.In industry, it is used to produce various alkyd resins, polyester resins, Glycidol ether and epoxy resins.
3. Used in the textile and printing and dyeing industries to produce lubricants, hygroscopics, fabric anti shrink treatment agents, dispersants, and penetrating agents; Hygroscopic agents and solvents used as sweeteners and tobacco agents in the food industry
4. It is used as fuel for automobiles and aircrafts and as Antifreeze for oil fields.
5. Glycerol can be used as a Plasticizer in the new ceramic industry. |
| Hazard category |
general chemicals |
| Packaging and transportation |
Packed in Aluminum drums, galvanized iron drums, plastic packaging, 200-250kg/drum, can be stored in tin plated or stainless steel containers.
Storage and transportation according to general chemicals. |
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