Glycerine
Glycerine, also known as glycerol or propanetriol, is a colourless, viscous liquid. It is an organic compound that belongs to the class of polyols and plays an important role in various industries, including the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. It serves as a starting material for the production of plastics, dyes and resins. MATSEN CHEMIE AG supplies the product mainly in road tankers.
Synonyms:
- Propan-1,2,3-triol
- Glycerol
- 1,2,3-Propanetriol
- Glycatec
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General information:
| Abbreviation | |
| CAS number | 56-81-5 |
| EC no: | 200-289-5 |
| REACH Registration No. | |
| MATSEN Article no. | 1200 |
| Sum formula: | C3H8O3 |
| Description | Clear, nearly colourless, hygroscopic, syrupy liquid with mild typical odour. |
| Available packaging | loose, 1.250 kg IBC |
| Variants | Standard | Cosmetics |
| Aggregate state | liquid |
| Form | liquid |
| Colour | colourless |
| Odour | odourless |
| Purity | >= 99.5 % |
| Boiling point | 290 °C |
| Melting point | 18°C |