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Organic Chemicals

Glycerol AR 99.5%

RA000267 CAS 56-81-5 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000267
CAS number
56-81-5
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C3H8O3
Molecular weight
92.09

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 3.18 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.25 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.90 % %
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 5.5 - 8 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 20 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 370 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 160 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 182 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 0.0033 mmHg mmHg

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Clear colorless viscous liquid —
Residue on ignition Max 0.01 % %
Specific gravity (25 °C) Min 1.249 —
Total impurities (Chromatographic including Diethylene glycol) Max 1.0 % %
Individual impurities Max 0.1 % %
Assay Min 99.5 % %
Colour scale To Pass USP test —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.001 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.002 % %
Chlorinated compounds Max 0.003 % %
Moisture content Max 0.5 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.0005 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000267-PK-25L
500 mL RA000267-PK-500ML
1 L RA000267-PK-1L
200 L RA000267-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000267-PK-2.5L