Glycerine Information

Glycerine (also called glycerin or glycerol) is an alcohol which is used as a moisturizer in soaps and lotions. Glycerine has a sweet taste, and it can be used as a food preservative and a non-sugar sweetener.

Glycerine finds use in:

• Lubricants (jet engine, refrigeration)
• Plasticizer for Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB)
• Explosives
• Polyurethane Foam