Since 1970
Since 1970
Premium industrial-grade Glycerine (Glycerol / 1,2,3-Propanetriol), available in high-purity refined forms (99.5% min). Engineered as a highly versatile trihydric polyol building block for manufacturing architectural alkyd resins, polyurethane foams, ester gums, and consumer-goods formulations.
Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O₃
Purity (Glycerol Content): ≥ 99.5% (Refined / USP-Industrial Grade)
Primary Function: Esterification polyol, humectant, plasticizer, and chemical intermediate
Key Properties: Symmetrical tri-hydroxyl functionality, high water solubility, low volatility, and excellent thermal stability
Standard Packaging: 250kg plastic drums / 1,250kg IBC totes / Bulk flexitanks
Glycerine (Glycerol) is a high-purity, clear, and odorless trihydric alcohol featuring three primary and secondary hydroxyl groups. Derived naturally through the hydrolysis of vegetable oils or fats, it serves as a core, cost-effective building block across the commercial coatings and chemical synthesis industries. Its polyfunctional structure allows for clean esterification and cross-linking reactions, facilitating the production of stable polymers, flexible synthetic matrices, and high-performance industrial formulations.
Alkyd Coating Resins: Highly utilized as a core polyol in cooking architectural and industrial alkyd varnishes. Reacting cleanly with phthalic anhydride and fatty acids, its three-way hydroxyl structure yields flexible, easy-brushing coatings with excellent brushability and reliable outdoor weatherability.
Ester Gums & Rosin Esters: Reacts with natural rosin acids under high temperatures to synthesize hard ester gums, which are heavily relied upon in the production of high-tack adhesives, road-marking paints, and printing inks.
Polyurethane Systems: Functions as an initiator or polyol component for synthesizing polyether polyols, which form the structural backbone of flexible and rigid polyurethane insulating foams.
Humectant & Plasticizer Applications: Applied as a non-volatile moisture-retaining agent and plasticizer in industrial cellophanes, paper processing, and flexible coatings to eliminate film brittleness.
High Thermal Consistency: Exhibits excellent thermal stability during high-temperature resin cooking loops (up to 240°C), minimizing the risk of premature batch degradation or off-gassing.
Controlled Color Profiles: Ultra-low initial color metrics (APHA/Hazen scale) ensure that synthesized clear alkyd matrices and ester resins maintain absolute transparency without initial yellowing.
Optimized Viscosity Modifying Behavior: The high purity and low moisture levels prevent wild viscosity swings during polymerization, yielding high batch-to-batch repeatability.
| Property / Parameter | Standard Industrial / Refined Value |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless, viscous liquid |
| Glycerol Content (%) | ≥ 99.5 |
| Density (at 20°C, g/cm³) | 1.258 – 1.264 |
| Water Content (%) | ≤ 0.50 |
| Color (APHA / Hazen) | ≤ 10 |
| Sulfated Ash (%) | ≤ 0.01 |
| Chloride (ppm) | ≤ 10 |
Glycerine is highly hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing) and should be stored in original, tightly sealed containers within a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse environment. Keep well isolated from strong oxidizing agents like potassium permanganate or nitric acid to avoid violent exothermic reactions. Maintain storage temperatures above its crystallization point if exposed to extreme cold conditions, though standard liquid properties return cleanly upon mild heating. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) accompany every industrial delivery.