Glycerin vegetable, 99.5

Well known humectant in cosmetics and personal care products. Is versatile and widely used.

Organoleptic properties: clear liquid, colourless, high viscosity; min 99.5% purity

INCI: glycerin

Properties

• from vegetable source
• humecant, thickener, lubricant, solvent
• skin conditioning, skin protectant
• hair conditioning agent, oral care agent
• good solvent for vegetable extracts

Applications, usage

• skin care, hair care, toiletries, decorative cosmetics, soaps, toothpastes
• miscible in water and alcohol; may be added in small ammount in solid anhydrous preparations
• glycerites, hydroglycerin extracts
• typical use level 1-5% in emulsions, toners, serums, fluids
• typical use level 2-10% in surfactant based formulations
• add to the water phase of formulations

Storage: in a cool, dry place, protected from light

Cautions: do not ingest, keep away from children's reach; cosmetic use