Glycerin 99% USP/NF/FCC/Food Grade, Kosher from Lab Alley is a compound that meets all the requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), in addition to the National Formulary (NF) and the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). This product is also regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and is internationally recognized for its identity, purity, and quality as a food product. Thanks to its high level of purity, 99%, it can be used for food, drug, and medical purposes, and also for most laboratory purposes.
Our Glycerin is 100% vegetable based, with Kosher certification, meaning that it is made from kosher vegetable oil. It has a clear appearance, and it is a heavy and viscous emollient that can be commonly used in anything from edibles, vape liquids, tinctures, chocolates, lotions, body scrubs, and face care products.
This chemical compound, made of palm oil and other vegetable oils, is available for the use of all kosher products and also It is used in the cosmetic and body care industry to assist in retaining moisture and pulling oxygen into the skin.
Glycerin 99% USP/NF/FCC/Food Grade, Kosher, Halal is a clear, heavy, viscous liquid with the CAS number 56-81-5. It meets USP, NF and FCC requirements, and the assay runs 99.0 to 101.0%. The glycerin is 100% vegetable based, and it carries Kosher and Halal certification, so you can use it in products that call for those. Lab Alley also lists documents right on the page, which saves you a lot of back and forth. Under Product Manuals you’ll find the Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, Kosher Certification, Halal Certification, GRAS statement, Allergen Statement, Gluten Free Statement and GMO Free Statement, plus Certificates of Analysis by lot.
You’ll find glycerin in food, personal care and pharmaceutical work. Think chewing gum, cake icing, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotions, body scrubs, and syrups and elixirs. It also works as a solvent. The usual headache is waiting on paperwork or not knowing if a batch matches your spec before you can sign off. That’s where Lab Alley comes in as your guide. The documents are on this page, and sizes run from 500ml up to 270 gallons. Here’s the simple plan. Pick a size, set up Autoship if you reorder often, or request a quote for bulk or case orders. Either way, it’s on budget, on time, every time.
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Substitute for liquid sugar or sugar alcohol
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Ingredient in chewing gum
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Solvent
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Cake icing and sweetener
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Toothpaste
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Soap and shampoo
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Softener and moisturizer
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Tablet holding agent
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Q: What is Glycerin 99% used for?
A: It’s used in food, personal care and pharmaceutical products, such as chewing gum, cake icing, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and lotions. It also works as a solvent.Q: What does USP/NF/FCC grade mean, and is it suitable for food use?
A: It means the glycerin meets the requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia, the National Formulary and the Food Chemicals Codex. The page lists it as Food Grade, and the Product Manuals include a GRAS statement.Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat?
A: You can choose 500ml, 1L, 1 gallon, 4L, 5 gallon, 55 gallon and 270 gallon, plus 4 x 1 gallon and 4 x 4L cases. The page doesn’t list a DOT hazmat classification, so check the Safety Data Sheet or contact Lab Alley to confirm shipping details before you order.Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis?
A: Both are on this page. The Safety Data Sheet sits under Product Manuals, and Certificates of Analysis are listed by lot number in the Certificates of Analysis tab.Q: How should it be stored?
A: The page doesn’t give storage conditions, so follow the Safety Data Sheet for handling and storage guidance. For background on this chemical, read the Glycerin Overview.Q: Is this glycerin vegetable based, and is it certified?
A: Yes, it’s 100% vegetable based, and it carries Kosher and Halal certification. Both certification documents are in the Product Manuals list.Q: How is this different from other glycerin grades?
A: This one is USP/NF/FCC (Food) Grade with an assay of 99.0 to 101.0%. For a rundown of the grade types, see Types of Glycerin.
Product Information
| CAS | 56-81-5 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Glycerol, Glycerin, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycyl alcohol, Trihydroxypropane, Glyceritol, Propanetriol, Osmoglyn, Grocolene, Propane-1,2,3-triol |
| Assay | 99.0-101.0% |
| PubChem ID | 753 |
| Grade | USP/NF/FCC (Food) Grade |
| Color | To Pass Test |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
| Odor | Mild, Characteristic |
| pH | 5.5-8.0 |
| Melting point | 18 °C (64.4 °F) |
| Boiling Point | 290 °C (554°F), decomposes |
| Vapor pressure | <0.01 hPa at 20 °C |
| Specific gravity | 1.2613 min at 25°C |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 400 °C (752 °F) |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 92.1 |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | To Pass Test |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chloride (Cl) | 10 ppm max |
| Chlorinated Compounds | Max 30 ppm |
| Chromatographic Impurities | To Pass Test |
| Diethylene Glycol | 0.1% max |
| Heavy metals | Max 5 ppm |
| KosherID | CRV-GZLM |
| Pillar | Natural |
| Refractive Index | 1.470-1.475 |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 20 ppm max |
| Water | 0.30 max |
