Glycerin
Glycerine or glycerol; a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid with sweet taste. Mixes easily with water, obtained by hydrolysis of fats, and by synthesis. Is a by-product in the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids.
Scientific names are 1, 2, 3 propane trial and trihydroxypropane.
Has been tabulated in 1583 uses and may be found in the following products:
Solvents – a compound that dissolves another substance.
Humectants – used to retain moisture.
Emollients – used externally to soften skin and internally to soothe irritated surface.
Artificial sweetener, liquors, confectioners
Cosmetics, liquid soaps, and in at least 60% of all shampoos, hand and body soaps
Ink, elastic glue, antifreeze, auto window washing solution.
Suppositories, lubricants, vehicle in may pliable drugs or vitamins
