Glycerol (/ˈɡlɪsərɒl/; also called glycerine or glycerin) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in those lipids known as glycerides. Due to having antimicrobial and antiviral properties it is widely used in FDA approved wound and burn treatments. It is also widely used as a sweetener in the food industry and as a humectant in pharmaceutical formulations. Owing to the presence of three hydroxyl groups, glycerol is miscible with water and is hygroscopic in nature.
Glycerine 99.7 (available as Kosher) is used in a wide range of products in the following industries:
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Ravago Chemicals North America (RCNA), specialty ingredient and chemical distributor, is proud to announce and welcome Blake Bomben as the Business Development Manager in the Fermented Beverages Division.
Ravago Chemicals North America (RCNA), specialty ingredient and chemical distributor, is proud to announce and welcome Blake Bomben as the Business Development Manager in the Fermented Beverages Division.
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