Vegetable glycerin: the key ingredient for cosmetics, food and industry

What is Glycerin?

Glycerin, or glycerol, is a trihydric alcohol naturally present in vegetable oils.

It is obtained by hydrolysis or transesterification of vegetable oils, particularly palm, rapeseed, or coconut oil. Vegetable glycerin is colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic.

It is widely used in various industrial sectors for its moisturizing, solubilizing and stabilizing properties.

It is compatible with other ingredients such as surfactants, preservatives and polymers.

Its properties and uses

Glycerin acts as both:

> humectant

> thickener

> solubilizing

> fabric softener

> stabilizer

Its physico-chemical advantages:

• Natural humectant: attracts and retains water, ideal for maintaining the hydration of formulations.

• Formulation stabilizer: improves the viscosity and texture of products.

• Soluble and compatible: mixes easily with water and many cosmetic, detergent and industrial ingredients.

• Non-irritating

• Biodegradable

Its uses:

We offer standard , palm-free and bio grades which are suitable for the following applications:

- Cosmetics: skin care: creams, lotions, hair care, soaps and shower gels, baby products and products for sensitive skin.

- Detergents: household cleaners, washing products

- Chemical industry: solvent, thickener, stabilizer, auxiliary wetting agent

- Pet products: care, hygiene, shampoo, nutritional supplements

- Nutrition: solvent for flavorings, humectant, texturizing agent...