In cosmetics, can be used as a wetting agent and emollient, because of good viscosity and hygroscopicity.
It used as an antifreeze, also an important material for Tobacco Humectant.
Items | 99.50% Tech grade | 99.90% USP grade |
Appearance | Colorless, viscous, transparent liquid | Colorless, viscous, transparent liquid |
Moisture Content | 0.20% max. | 0.10% max. |
Color | 10 APHA max. | 10 APHA max. |
Density (At 20ºC) | 1.035-1.038 g/cm3 | 1.035-1.038 g/cm3 |
Purity | 99.50% min. | 99.90% min. |
Distillation range | 185-190 °C | 186-189 °C |
Index of refraction | 1.428-1.435 nD20 | 1.431-1.435 nD20 |
Alkalinity (as OH-) | 0.08 mmol/100g max. | 0.04 mmol/100g max. |
Acidity | 0.02(m/m) | 0.01(m/m) |
Burning residues | 0.050 % max. | 0.010 % max. |
Iron | 5 ppm max. | 0.5 ppm max. |
Heavy metals | 10 ppm max. | 5 ppm max. |
Residue on ignition | 0.008% max. | 0.007% max. |
Odor | Slightly Odor | None Odor |




















