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Product Description
Our Refined Vegetable Glycerin is a palm-free, high-purity glycerol (over 99.5%) made by hydrolysing vegetable oils (rapeseed, coconut, sunflower and/or soya), then distilling and refining the glycerin to a clear, odourless, slightly sweet liquid.
Glycerin is a humectant: it draws moisture into the skin and helps hold it there, which is why it appears in almost every cosmetic formula. Makers use it in creams, lotions, serums and toners, shampoos and conditioners, melt and pour and cold process soap, bath products and glycerites.
Available from a 500ml trial size up to a full 260kg drum, with full technical documentation on request.
INCI Listing: Glycerin
Frequently asked questions
What is vegetable glycerin made from?
It is made by hydrolysing vegetable oils (rapeseed, coconut, sunflower and/or soya), then distilling and refining the glycerin to over 99.5% purity. It contains no palm.
Can I use it in food products?
It can be used for food or flavour use, but please contact us first so we can confirm the material meets the food standards you need.
Is it natural under ISO 16128?
Yes. It meets the ISO 16128 definition of a natural ingredient, with a natural index of 1.
What pack sizes can I buy?
From a 500ml trial size up to a full 260kg drum, all priced online.
Specifications
| Product Code | TIS00133 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Glycerin |
| CAS No. | 56-81-5 |
| EC No. | 200-289-5 |
| Country of Origin | Produced from vegetable oil (rapeseed / coconut / sunflower / soya) of mixed origin |
| Extraction Method | Vegetable oil hydrolysed to give fatty acid and crude glycerine; crude glycerine distilled and refined |
| Appearance | Viscous liquid, clear, colourless. |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Function | Humectant, Skin protecting, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling |
| Applications | Creams and lotions, Toners and serums, Shampoos and conditioners, Melt and pour and cold process soap, Bath products, Glycerites |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free · Palm free |
| Food Use | Suitable for food use, subject to the usual formulation considerations |
| Compliance |
|
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
- Specification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Food Allergens Declaration
- Product Statements
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Batch CoA
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
Product Description
Our Refined Vegetable Glycerin is a palm-free, high-purity glycerol (over 99.5%) made by hydrolysing vegetable oils (rapeseed, coconut, sunflower and/or soya), then distilling and refining the glycerin to a clear, odourless, slightly sweet liquid.
Glycerin is a humectant: it draws moisture into the skin and helps hold it there, which is why it appears in almost every cosmetic formula. Makers use it in creams, lotions, serums and toners, shampoos and conditioners, melt and pour and cold process soap, bath products and glycerites.
Available from a 500ml trial size up to a full 260kg drum, with full technical documentation on request.
INCI Listing: Glycerin
Frequently asked questions
What is vegetable glycerin made from?
It is made by hydrolysing vegetable oils (rapeseed, coconut, sunflower and/or soya), then distilling and refining the glycerin to over 99.5% purity. It contains no palm.
Can I use it in food products?
It can be used for food or flavour use, but please contact us first so we can confirm the material meets the food standards you need.
Is it natural under ISO 16128?
Yes. It meets the ISO 16128 definition of a natural ingredient, with a natural index of 1.
What pack sizes can I buy?
From a 500ml trial size up to a full 260kg drum, all priced online.
Specifications
| Product Code | TIS00133 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Glycerin |
| CAS No. | 56-81-5 |
| EC No. | 200-289-5 |
| Country of Origin | Produced from vegetable oil (rapeseed / coconut / sunflower / soya) of mixed origin |
| Extraction Method | Vegetable oil hydrolysed to give fatty acid and crude glycerine; crude glycerine distilled and refined |
| Appearance | Viscous liquid, clear, colourless. |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Function | Humectant, Skin protecting, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling |
| Applications | Creams and lotions, Toners and serums, Shampoos and conditioners, Melt and pour and cold process soap, Bath products, Glycerites |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free · Palm free |
| Food Use | Suitable for food use, subject to the usual formulation considerations |
| Compliance |
|
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
- Specification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Food Allergens Declaration
- Product Statements
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Batch CoA
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
