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Organic Chemicals

Glycerin

RA003872 CAS 56-81-5 IP

Identity

Product code
RA003872
CAS number
56-81-5
Grade
IP
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C3H8O3
Molecular weight
92.1

Classification

Technical Data

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Description A clear, colourless or almost colourless, syrupy liquid; hygroscopic — —
Aldehydes Max 10 ppm ppm —
Halogenated compounds Max 35 ppm ppm —
Ethylene Glycol Max 0.1 % % —
Diethylene glycol Max 0.1 % % GC
Any other secondary impurity Max 0.1 % % —
Sum of all impurities Max 1.0 % % —
Sugars The solution should remain blue and no precipitate should be produced — —
Sulphated ash Max 0.01 % % —
Water Max 2.0 % % —
Assay 98.0 - 101.0 % % —
Identification Test C may be omitted if test A and B are carried out. Test A and B may be omitted if test C is carried out — —
Identification 'A' The spectrum of sample should be concordant with spectrum of standard — —
Identification B (Refractive Index) 1.470 - 1.475 — —
Identification C (Relative density) 1.258 - 1.268 — —
Appearance of solution Solution A should be clear and diluted solution should be colorless — —
Chlorides Max 10 ppm ppm —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA003872-PK-25L
1 L RA003872-PK-1L
5 L RA003872-PK-5L