Description
Premium Glycerine USP 99% | Pharmaceutical Grade Glycerol for Sale
High Quality USP Glycerine for Cosmetic and Food Manufacturing
Glycerine USP – 99.0% Purity (United States Pharmacopeia Grade) is a versatile pharmaceutical compound (CAS No. 56-81-5) essential for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and laboratory applications. This premium-grade glycerol appears as a clear, colorless, viscous liquid with a characteristic sweet taste, offering exceptional purity and reliability for critical manufacturing processes.
Our pharmaceutical-grade Glycerine, also known as Glycerol, meets stringent USP standards with 99.0% purity, making it the preferred choice for manufacturers requiring consistent quality and performance. The non-toxic nature and excellent moisturizing and stabilizing properties make it indispensable across multiple industries worldwide.
Pharmaceutical Applications of USP Grade Glycerine
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, Glycerine USP serves as a crucial excipient and active ingredient. Healthcare product manufacturers utilize it as a solvent, humectant, and lubricant in syrups, capsules, lozenges, and suppositories. Its biocompatibility and soothing properties make it essential for oral care products and topical solutions, providing hydrating effects and improved patient comfort.
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Cosmetic and Personal Care Manufacturing Applications
The cosmetic industry extensively relies on pharmaceutical-grade Glycerine for its superior moisturizing and skin protection capabilities. Personal care manufacturers incorporate it into lotions, creams, soaps, and skincare formulations as a premium moisturizer and skin protectant. Its hygroscopic properties help maintain product moisture content while providing lasting hydration benefits to end users.
Food Industry and Nutritional Product Uses
In food processing, USP-grade Glycerine functions as a multifunctional additive serving as a sweetener, preservative, and humectant. Food manufacturers appreciate its ability to improve texture, enhance shelf life, and maintain moisture in various products including baked goods, confectionery, and nutritional supplements. Its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status ensures food safety compliance.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, glycerine is recognized as safe for food use and is widely accepted in food processing applications globally.
Laboratory and Research Applications
Research laboratories and analytical facilities utilize pharmaceutical-grade Glycerine for biochemical preparations, research reagent applications, and specialized laboratory procedures. Its chemical stability, high purity, and compatibility with various compounds make it valuable for scientific research, quality control testing, and analytical chemistry applications.
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Technical Specifications and Quality Standards
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Glycerine (Glycerol) |
| CAS Number | 56-81-5 |
| HS Code | 2905.45.00 |
| Purity | 99.0% |
| Appearance | Clear, Colorless, Syrupy Liquid |
| Grade | USP |
| Molecular Formula | C₃H₈O₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 92.09 g/mol |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Solubility | Fully Soluble in Water and Alcohol |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
Packaging Solutions and Storage Requirements
Our pharmaceutical-grade Glycerine USP is available in various packaging configurations to meet diverse industrial and commercial requirements:
- Pharma-grade glass bottles (500ml, 1L, 5L) for pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Food-safe HDPE containers (10L, 25L) for food and cosmetic production
- Industrial HDPE drums (200L, 1000L) for large-scale manufacturing operations
- Laboratory bottles (100ml, 250ml, 500ml) for research and development
When stored in sealed, food-safe or pharma-grade containers under cool, dry conditions, the product maintains stability and potency for up to 5 years, ensuring long-term reliability for critical applications.
The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council provides comprehensive guidelines for proper excipient storage and handling to maintain product quality.
Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance
Our USP-grade Glycerine undergoes comprehensive quality testing to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical and food safety standards. Each production batch receives thorough analysis including purity verification, heavy metals testing, microbial contamination assessment, and physical property evaluation. Complete Certificate of Analysis documentation accompanies every shipment, providing full traceability and quality assurance.
Solubility and Compatibility Properties
Glycerine USP demonstrates excellent solubility characteristics, being fully soluble in water and alcohol, making it compatible with most pharmaceutical ingredients and cosmetic formulations. This versatility enables formulators to achieve desired product characteristics while maintaining stability and efficacy across diverse applications.
Global Supply and Distribution Network
Our pharmaceutical-grade Glycerine is available for worldwide distribution, with specialized logistics support for temperature-sensitive shipments. We maintain strategic inventory locations across key markets to ensure reliable supply chain management and prompt delivery to customers throughout South Africa, SADC region, and international markets.
