It is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerine has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water.
Uses:
| Parameters | Norms | Results |
| Apperarance | Clear Viscous Liquid | Clear Viscous Liquid |
| Glycerol % By Mass | >=98.00 | 99.59 |
| Relative Density @ 30/30 oc | >=1.2552 | 1.26 |
| Colour 5 1/4" Cell (Y + R) | <=1.00 | 0.2 |
| Colour (APHA) | <=10.00 | |
| Ash % By Mass | <==0.01 | 0.0081 |
| Arsenic (As As ppm) | Less Than 2.0 ppm | Passes |
| Copper (As Cu) ppm | Passes/ Fails | Passes |
| Iron content (As Fe ) ppm | Less Than 0.5ppm | Passes |
| Lead As Pb ppm | <1.0ppm | Passes |
| Chloride ( As Cl ) ppm | <=10.00 | 2.8 |
| Sulphates (As SO4) ppm | <10 PPM | Passes |
| Free Alkali % (As Na2O) | | |
| Fatty Acid & Esters % | <=0.03 | 0.022 |
| Chlorinated Compounds ppm | Passes/ Fails | |
| Readily Carbonsable Sub | Passes/ Fails | |
| Acraldhyde Carbonsable Sub | <10 PPM | Passes |
| Reducing Substances | Passes/ Fails | Passes |