Glycerin 50% Food Grade

Description

Product Overview

Glycerin 50% Food Grade is a pre-diluted aqueous solution of glycerin (C3H8O3) prepared with high-purity deionized water. This 50% concentration provides a convenient, ready-to-use form that eliminates the need for on-site dilution of concentrated stock. Appearance: Clear, colorless, moderately viscous liquid. Manufactured to food-grade quality standards, this product is suitable for food processing, beverage production, and other applications requiring food-safe materials.

Supplied by Alliance Chemical in sizes ranging from 1 quart to 330-gallon IBC totes, this solution is ideal for operations requiring consistent 50% strength with minimal handling risk compared to higher concentrations.

Key Properties

• Chemical Name: Glycerin
• Synonyms: Glycerol, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol
• Chemical Formula: C3H8O3
• CAS Number: 56-81-5
• Molecular Weight: 92.09 g/mol
• Concentration: 50% (w/w)
• Grade: Food
• Specific Gravity (20°C): 1.126
• Boiling Point: 290°C
• Flash Point: 177°C
• Appearance: Clear, colorless, moderately viscous liquid
• Solubility: Fully miscible with water

Common Applications

• Food & Beverage Production: Sweetener, humectant, and solvent in commercial food manufacturing, confectionery, and beverage formulation.
• Industrial Lubricant: Non-toxic lubricant for food processing machinery, O-rings, and compressor seals.
• Chemical Intermediate: Feedstock for alkyd resins, polyester polyols, and other chemical syntheses.
• Plasticizer: Softening agent in cellophane, paper coatings, and textile finishing.
• Antifreeze Formulation: Component in non-toxic antifreeze and heat transfer fluids for food-safe systems.

Safety Precautions

Glycerin solutions are generally considered low-hazard. However, standard industrial hygiene practices should be observed. Store in a cool, dry area in clean HDPE or glass containers. Keep away from strong oxidizers.

PPE Requirements: Wear gloves and safety goggles as a precaution during handling. Glycerin is non-toxic and non-irritating under normal conditions. In case of eye contact, rinse with water. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed handling and storage information.

Shipping: Not regulated as hazardous material for transport.

Benefits

Pre-Diluted Convenience: Ready-to-use concentration eliminates dilution steps and ensures consistent formulation results.
Food-Grade Purity: Manufactured to food-grade standards for applications requiring food-safe materials.
Versatile Packaging: Available from quart bottles to IBC totes to support any production scale.

Related Products

• Glycerin USP Grade
• Glycerin 75% Food Grade
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