Glycerine USP 99.7%

Uses & Applications

Within these applications, glycerine poses little to no hazard to human health and safety. For more information about potential applications of glycerine, kosher glycerine options, glycerine suppliers, and how to order glycerine in bulk, please contact our office to speak with a representative.

• Food and Beverage: Food grade glycerine is a common ingredient in many low-fat foods, most commonly functioning as a filler. Additionally, it serves as a humectant, solvent and artificial sweetener in food products.
• Flavor and Fragrance: Glycerine is often used as an intermediate in the production of flavors and fragrances.
• CASE: Glycerine is a common intermediate, softener and plasticizer in CASE applications.
• Pharmaceuticals: USP grade glycerine is a common ingredient and humectant in pharmaceutical preparations, commonly found in allergen immunotherapies cough syrups, toothpaste, mouthwashes and skin care products.
• Soaps and Detergents: Glycerine is a common intermediate in the production of soaps and other cleaning agents.
• Nutraceuticals: Glycerine not only works as an excipient for vitamins and minerals, but it is also commonly used to manufacture gel caps.
• Personal Care: Glycerine is often found as an ingredient and humectant in the personal care industry. Everything from cosmetics and creams to soaps and mouthwashes uses this chemical in one form or another.
• Pet Food: Refined glycerine is a common humectant in pet food, retaining moisture to keep the food from drying out.
• Polyurethane: Polyurethanes often use glycerine as an ingredient. It’s a common ingredient in polyurethanes and polyols for flexible polyurethane foams.
• Lubricants and Greases: Glycerine is often used as the lubricating agent in many industrial and home lubricants and greases.
• Textiles: Glycerine is a common intermediate, dispersant and lubricant for textiles, involved in the production of yarn and fabric.