Glycerine is a common ingredient in most of body lotions, Gels, cream and cosmetics. It is a colourless, odourless, viscous and non toxic liquid which have sweet in taste.
Chemical formation of glycerine
Chemically glycerine is a tri-hydric alcohol. It consists 3 -OH group. It's chemical name is 'Propane-1,2,3-triol'. Chemical formula is C3H8O3.
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Manufacturing of glycrine
Glycerine produced from animal and plant sources. it is the side product in the most of reaction like saponification hydrolysis etc.
The crude glycerol produced from hydrolysis of triglyceride. Which can be purified by activated carbon from the organic impurities. All animals and plants are good source of triglyceride.
Uses of glycerine
Glycerine is most useful chemical which use various chemical industries and also in daily life. Most of common use of glycerine are
Use in food industry
Glycerine is treated as humectants, solvent and sweetner in food industry. it is used as food preservatives and its water solution also used in the preservation of leaves. It is the best replace of the sugar it contain more energy than sugar and does not cause of dental cavity it is also used as a thickener in most of liquor.
Medical uses
Glycerol is used in medical, pharmaceutical and personal care application. It used in improving smoothness, providing lubrication, and as a humectant. It is found in allergen immunotherapies, cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, soaps, and water-based personal lubricants.
Glycerol is also used in blood banking to preserve red blood cells prior to freezing.
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