{"product_id":"vegetable-glycerin","title":"Vegetable Glycerin USP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most-used humectant in cosmetics and the one with the most consequential adulteration history. USP grade with DEG and EG testing on every lot is not a premium here — it is the baseline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56-81-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC \/ EINECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200-289-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysia · Indonesia · USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS tariff code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2905.45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e USP \/ EP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–36 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear colorless viscous syrupy liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Odorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥99.5%, typically 99.7%. USP\/EP monograph conformance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miscible with water and alcohol; insoluble in oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.8 °C (supercools readily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral, ~5–7 (10% aqueous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHLB:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, tightly sealed. Strongly hygroscopic — an open drum will pick up water and drift out of spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrolysis and transesterification of vegetable triglycerides — a co-product of soap and biodiesel manufacture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended use rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLotion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormulation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSP grade exists specifically because of the historic diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol adulteration incidents. We test DEG and EG on every lot and publish it on the COA. Ask any supplier who does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove about 10% glycerin turns tacky and, in low humidity, can read as drying. The humectant curve is not linear and more is not better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalm is the dominant feedstock. If your brand carries a palm-free claim, this is the ingredient most likely to break it quietly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLotion and cream · Toner and essence · Cold process soap · Hair conditioner · Sugar scrub · Botanical extraction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and GHS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot classified as hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200. This determination is well-established for USP glycerin and is confirmed on the manufacturer SDS held for each lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not regulated for transport — DOT, IATA, IMDG.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65:\u003c\/strong\u003e No listed constituent identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen and sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e No FDA major food allergen. Vegan only if vegetable-sourced — tallow glycerin exists in the trade and we do not stock it. Most commercial vegetable glycerin is palm-derived, which is the most commonly missed exposure in a palm-free claim. RSPO Mass Balance documentation available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplied for use as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations. Not for consumer use as supplied. 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