Identification

Nameglycerine
IUPACpropane-1,2,3-triol
CAS Number56-81-5
EINECS200-289-5
FDA UNIIPDC6A3C0OX
Molecular FormulaC3 H8 O3
Molecular Weight92.09436000
MDL NumberMFCD00004722
Nikkaji NumberJ1.916J
Beilstein0635685
CoE Number11894
XlogP3-1.80 (est)

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices1975
JECFA Food AdditiveGlycerol
GSFA CodexGlycerol (422)
DG SANTE Food Additivesglyceol
DG SANTE Food Contact Materialsglyceol
FEMA Number2525
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)56-81-5 ; GLYCERIN
FDA RegulationFDA PART 169 -- FOOD DRESSINGS AND FLAVORINGS

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear oily liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 1.25700 to 1.27000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 10.459 to 10.568
Refractive Index 1.46700 to 1.48100 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point 17.00 to 20.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 181.00 to 182.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg, 290.00 to 291.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.000168 mmHg @ 25.00 °C.
Vapor Density 3.1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 320.00 °F. TCC ( 160.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) -1.850 (est)
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in paraffin oil

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesdenaturants

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength none
Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Taste Description sweet

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 12600 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 10000 mg/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-rat LC50 > 570 mg/m3/1H

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)']

Safety in Use

Categorysolvents/deluents for cosmetic, flavor and/or fragrance agents
Recommendation for glycerine usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods18.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)0.70000
beverages(alcoholic)20000.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum17.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings70.00000
egg products-
fats / oils0.20000
fish products-
frozen dairy0.30000
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings26.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies0.20000
hard candy22.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies42.00000
meat products1.00000
milk products84.00000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits0.02000
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors40000.00000
snack foods22.00000
soft candy2.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces74.00000

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Potential Uses

denaturants humectants solvents

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

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