GLYCEROL 98% EXTRAPURE

Product CodeB-01291BRANDBio-Chem
GradeEXTRAPURECAS No56-81-5
Molecular FormulaC3H8O3Molecular Weight92.9
H.S.Code2905.45000Shelf Life60 Months
Purity98 %

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColourClear colorless
OdourOdorlesspH Value5.5 - 8
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]20 °CAuto-ignition temperature [°C]370°C
Flash point [°C]160 °CBoiling point [°C]182 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg0.0033 mm Hg at 50 °CVapour density3.18
Density [g/cm3]1.25Solubility in water [% weight]Soluble in water
Explosion limits -lower [%]0.90 %

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
A clear, colourless or almost colourless, odourless; very hygroscopic,syrupy liquid
Assay
98.0 – 101.0%
Identification as per IP
To comply
Clarity (50% w/v in distilled water)
Clear
Color (10 ml of 50% w/v solution diluted to 25 ml)
Colorless
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.470 – 1.475
Acidity
Max 0.2 ml of 0.1 N NaOH required for 50 ml of 50% w/v solution
Alkalinity
NIL
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0004%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.0025%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.003%
Aldehyde and reducing substance
To Pass IP test
Ester
Min 8.0 ml of 0.1M HCl required to decolorise the 50 ml of 50% w/v solution of glycerin in water
Sugar
To pass IP test
Sulphated ash
Max 0.01%
Water (H2O)
Max 2%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS05 , GHS07 , GHS08 , GHS09 
Signal Word: Warning

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