Glaconchemie
GLYCATEC
Technical glycerine; among other things used as solubilizer.
(1,2,3-Propantriol, 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane)
About Glycatec®
GLACONCHEMIE produces technical glycerine under the name of Glycatec®. The chemical and the automobile industry use Glycatec® among other things as a starting component in the production of synthetic materials (alkyd resins), the production of polyurethane foams and as anti-freezing agent in motor cooling.
Certified safety
GLACONCHEMIE meets the highest requirements of the:
European Pharmacopeia VII
United States Pharmacopeia
Food Chemical Codex (FCC)
“NON GMO”-Standards of the European Union
HACCP
DIN EN ISO 9001
Product specification, GLYCATEC ® HQ
Chemical product: Glycerin, min. 99.5 %
Chemical name: 1,2,3-Propantriol
Chemical formula: C3H8O3
Mol mass: 92.1 g/mol
CAS-No: 56-81-5
EINECS: 200-289-5
Revision: 0, January 2014
Appearance: Clear, nearly colourless, hygroscopic, syrupy liquid with mild typical smell.
Parameter
Specification
Glycerin (Assay)
>= 99.5 %
Appearance of solution
Clear
Acidity or Alkalinity
<= 0.2 ml NaOH 0,1N
Refractive index (nD20)
1.470-1.475
Esters
>= 8 ml HCl 0,1N
Impurities before Glycerin peak
<= 0.15 %
Halogenated compounds
<= 35 ppm
Chlorides
<= 10 ppm
Water
<= 0.2 %
Density at 20°C
1.260-1.265 g/cm3
APHA-Colour ASTM D1209
<= 10
Storage information: Approx. 1 year when stored in refined steel or aluminium tanks at temperatures of max. 40°C and kept under nitrogen blanket. The shelf life may decrease at higher temperatures.
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