Bio-based

Glycerine
Bio-based · Glycerol · CAS 56-81-5

Q: In which packaging do you supply glycerine?

In tank containers (20,000–24,000 kg), IBCs (1,000 kg) and drums (200 kg) – from Hamburg throughout Europe, with TDS, safety data sheet and CoA.

1,2,3-⁠Propanetriol · Glycerinum · E422

PENPET Green Chemicals supplies bio-based glycerine as a by-product of biodiesel production – REACH compliant and in various purity grades. European supplier for pharma, cosmetics and food industry.

Glycerol · Bio-based REACH-compliant E422 approved USP/EP grade available

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In use: Pharma & Cosmetics

56-81-5CAS-Nr.

C₃H₈O₃Molecular Formula

1.261 g/cm³Density (20°C)

DE/ENTDS, SDS and CoA with every delivery

Product Description

Bio-based glycerine is a by-product of biodiesel (FAME) production from vegetable oils. It is chemically identical to synthetic glycerine and approved as food additive E422.

Glycerine is a colourless, viscous, sweet-tasting liquid. It is fully water-soluble and hygroscopic. Due to its moisturising properties it is an essential raw material in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Applications

Cosmetics, moisturisers and soaps

Pharmaceutical formulations and suppositories

Food additive E422, sweetener

Alkyd resins and coating raw materials

Solvent in laboratory chemicals

Bio-lubricants and hydraulic fluids

Delivery & Packaging

Tank container · 20,000–⁠24,000 kg

IBC · 1,000 kg

Drums · 200 kg

Delivery from Hamburg across Europe

Technical Data

CAS-Nr.56-81-5

EINECS-Nr.200-289-5

Molecular FormulaC₃H₈O₃

Mol. Weight92.09 g/mol

Physical StateLiquid

Colour / OdourColourless, sweetish odour

Density (20°C)1.261 g/cm³

Boiling Point290 °C (decomposition)

Flash Point160 °C

OriginBio-based (biodiesel by-product)

CertificationE422 · ISCC PLUS in prep.

Individual quote for bio-based glycerine – various purity grades available.

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Documents & data sheets

Specification, technical data sheet and safety data sheet for bio-glycerine are available on request – in German and English.

DE/EN

Documents on request

Specification · technical data sheet · safety data sheet · CoA with every delivery

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Your contacts

Christoph MeisterManaging Director · quotes, samples and delivery

+49 (0) 40 675 799 30 sales [at] penpet.de

Dr. Gibran MujalliQuality Management · specifications, TDS, SDS and CoA

+49 (0) 40 675 799 45 qm [at] penpet.de

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FAQ

FAQ: Bio-glycerine

Where does bio-based glycerine come from?

It is a by-product of biodiesel (FAME) production from vegetable oils. Chemically it is identical to synthetic glycerine.

Which grades are available?

We supply glycerine in various purity grades – for pharma, cosmetics and food (E422) as well as for technical applications. Tell us your requirement and we will recommend the right grade.

What is bio-glycerine used for?

In cosmetics, creams and soaps, pharmaceutical formulations, as food additive E422, in alkyd resins and coating raw materials, and in bio-lubricants and hydraulic fluids.

In which packaging do you supply glycerine?

In tank containers (20,000–⁠24,000 kg), IBCs (1,000 kg) and drums (200 kg) – from Hamburg throughout Europe, with TDS, safety data sheet and CoA.

Glycerine – European Supplier

PENPET Green Chemicals is your European supplier for bio-based glycerine in pharma, cosmetics and food grade. We supply REACH-compliant glycerol from sustainable biodiesel production – direct from Hamburg.

Discover our other sustainable products: 1,2-⁠Propylene Glycol · Ethyl Acetate · Isopropanol · Bio-ESBO. All products are REACH compliant.

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