GLYCEROL 98% EXTRAPURE

Product Code B-01291 BRAND Bio-Chem
Grade EXTRAPURE CAS No 56-81-5
Molecular Formula C3H8O3 Molecular Weight 92.9
H.S.Code 2905.45000 Shelf Life 60 Months
Purity 98 %

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid Colour Clear colorless
Odour Odorless pH Value 5.5 - 8
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 20 °C Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 370°C
Flash point [°C] 160 °C Boiling point [°C] 182 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 0.0033 mm Hg at 50 °C Vapour density 3.18
Density [g/cm3] 1.25 Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.90 %

Packaging

Bio-Fine

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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