OVERVIEW
This pure, certified organic vegetable glycerine is derived from soy and is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining
moisture and is helpful in pulling oxygen into the skin. Vegetable glycerine is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid with an incredibly sweet taste having the consistency of a thick syrup.
It is used as an agent in toothpaste, cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, herbal remedies, pharmaceuticals, and other household items. Because it is soluble in water and alcohol, its versatility is a major benefactor in its surging growth and popularity within the manufacturing sector. It
is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften and soothe the skin.
The versatility of vegetable glycerine helps to explain why it is one of the most popular cosmetic additives used today. Other uses include its solvency action which aids herbalists in extracting botanical properties from plant materials without the use of alcohol. This is especially helpful for those with alcohol sensitivities as most liquid herbal extracts contain alcohol. Keep in mind that the average shelf life of glycerine-based extracts is about a year whereas alcohol-based extracts have a shelf life of 4-6 years.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Color- Clear
Odor/Taste- Flat aroma, very sweet flavor resembling syrup
Glycerol content- 99.52%
Fatty Acids and Esters- 0.8
Specific Gravity- 1.26
Heavy Metals – less than 5 ppm
Chlorides- less than 0.001 ppm
Chlorinated compounds- less than 0.003 ppm
Sulphates- less than 0.002 ppm
Moisture- 0.22%
Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene glycol- No trace amounts detected
Derived from Soy
Origin: India
EXTRACTION METHOD
Isolated glycerol fats through a hydrolysis method
SUGGESTED USE
Food and cosmetic use
