Glycerine 99.5 % (vegetable), n. PH. EUR, non-gmo -

For the food sector, for cosmetic and chemical-technical applications.

Application

Glycerine, which was originally obtained as a cleavage product during the splitting of oils and fats, is now obtained on a large scale in the production of methyl esters as part of the production of sustainable fuels. There it is produced as a by-product, which is refined into glycerine in further refining and purification processes in accordance with the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.). Glycerine has a wide range of applications, as its product properties offer a broad spectrum of possible uses. Due to its water-binding and moisturizing properties, it is used in cosmetics such as lotions, creams or as an ingredient in hand sanitizers and serves as a base for skin and leather care in general. Due to its slightly sweet taste (hence its old name: oil sweet), it is also used as a food supplement, e.g. in dietary products or in pharmaceutical applications, and as part of the base for e-liquids (e-cigarettes). With its low-temperature properties, it serves as a powerful antifreeze in both the technical and food sectors. Glycerine is even approved as a food additive E422 in the EU. With over 800 possible applications - from lubricants to foodstuffs - glycerine is one of the most important products in the oleochemical industry.