Glycerin is a colorless, transparent, and odorless sweet syrupy liquid. The word is derived from the Greek word glykys meaning sweet. In 1779 Swedish scientist K.W. Shele discovered glycerin in a hydrolysate of olive oil. Initially glycerin was used in the manufacture of glue and cork, and over time applications extended to use in dye auxiliaries for textiles and ink. In 1867 A.B. Nobel manufactured dynamite from glycerin, a development that proved a major turning point in the expansion of applications for glycerin.
  
   Glycerin is prevalent in higher plants and seaweed and in animals. In humans glycerin is accumulated subcutaneously or in muscle tissue in the form of lipids. Substances for which fatty acids are ester-bonded to all three hydroxyl groups in the glycerin structure are known as lipids or oils and fats. There are two types of glycerin: natural glycerin derived from oils and fats from such sources as coconuts, and synthetic glycerin derived from petroleum. In the manufacture of natural glycerin, normally crude glycerin is produced by first refining and condensing an aqueous solution (sweet water) obtained from hydrolysis of oils and fats, then further distilling and refining the solution until arriving at the finished product. At present, because of the need to reuse resources, natural glycerin is the predominate type manufactured worldwide. Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo also sells natural glycerin that we manufacture both in Japan and abroad in the Philippines.
  
  
Substance/Mixture : Substance
Chemical Name : Glycerine
Synonyms : Glycerol,
1, 2, 3-Propanetriol
Cas Registry Number : 56-81-5
Chemical Formula : C3 H8 O3
Un Class and Un Number : Not Applicable

Structural Formula
Appearance : Colourless and viscous liquid
Odour : Bland odour
Boiling Point : 290°C
Melting Point : 20°C
Specific Gravity : 1.26 (20/20°C)
Vapour Density : 3.17 (AIR=1)
Solubility In
Water : Miscible
DMSO : Miscible
Ethanol : Miscible
Acetone : Miscible
Ether : Insoluble
Benzene : Insoluble
           
 
Flash Point :  :  177°C (Cleveland Open Cup)
Autoignition Temperature  :  393°C
Combustion Point  :  Combust under being sources of ignition.
Spontaneous Combustibility  :  None
Self-Reactivity  :  None
Explosivity  :  None

Stability and Reactivity		  
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This product is considered a stable material under normal and anticipated storage and handling conditions.
  • Handling after using needs the care because of strong moisture-absorbing material.
  • Contact of glycerin with strong oxidizing agents such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate or potassium permanganate may cause an explosion.    
  
  
Acute Toxicity :
Oral 32224 mg / kg (mouse)
  Oral 27500 mg / kg (rat)
Irritant Properties :
Skin rabbit 500 mg / 24H mild
  
   Applications include pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toiletries, food products, monoglyceride, polyurethane, cellophane, films, toothpaste, mouthwash, inks, fragrant materials, cigarettes, and cigarette filters.
  
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