The area of application is quite wide. Glycerin is found in almost all animal and vegetable fats. It is distinguished by good solubility in alcohol and aqueous media, it easily interacts with most substances of organic and inorganic origin. It has a melting point of 17.9 ° С, boiling point of 290 ° С.

Glycerin can be food and technical purposes, and is made from plant or animal raw materials. The difference is in the degree of purification of the finished product. The purity of the finished food glycerin is 99%, technical — 80-88%.

Glycerin: application features

There are several derivative names of glycerin, which are used in various industries. Glycerol, the product of 99.7% purification, for example, is used in the pharmacy industry, it is part of the pharmaceutical solution. Food supplement E422 is included in the components of many foods.

The technical scope of glycerin is no less extensive, up to the manufacture of dynamite.

We list all the areas in which glycerin is involved, in order to understand how important its use is in human life. So, the substance is used in:

• food industry;
• chemical industry;
• medicine and cosmetology;
• cigarette production;
• plastics manufacturing;
• typography when applying paints;
• defense industry;
• textile industry;
• metallurgy for aluminum processing;
• pulp and paper industry;
• agriculture for the processing of crops.

The properties of glycerin improve the consistency of food products, while baking they regulate the volume of bakery products, soften the taste of non-alcoholic drinks, prevent sticking of pasta.

Food glycerin is used throughout the world, is considered harmless and natural for the human body, has a positive effect on it.

Glycerin helps to increase the viscosity of creams and ointments. It is a good solvent and antiseptic, which is especially important in the production of medicines and household chemicals.

In cosmetology, glycerin is used to moisturize the skin. Due to its hygroscopic qualities, it not only absorbs moisture, but also retains it, which allows for hydration the skin. In particular, soap with glycerin eliminates germs and has a gentle effect on human skin, protecting and moisturizing it.

Cosmetics, which include glycerin, have the following effect:

• smooth wrinkles;
• clean the pores;
• accelerate metabolic processes in all layers of the skin;
• moisturize and nourish;
• remove toxins from the skin;
• provides a slight lifting effect.

Besides the fact that glycerin moisturizes and softens, it also accelerates the healing process of small wounds, cuts, restoring damaged areas of the epidermis.

Cosmetics with the addition of glycerin are well perceived by human skin, since glycerin enzyme is a natural component that is part of human cells.

In cosmetology, when creating a product, up to 7% glycerin can be included in it, and more of it is not necessary. High concentrations of more than 50% can harm human skin. In pure form in cosmetology, the substance does not apply.

Means, with the amount of glycerin in its composition of more than 7%, form a dense non-drying film on the skin and do not bring any benefit.

Companies involved in the production of cosmetics, control the content of each individual substance in their products, but when self-manufacturing the cream at home, a person can make a mistake that is fraught with unpleasant consequences.

Glycerin for vape	Medical glycerin
Liquid glycerin	Technical glycerin

In folk medicine glycerin is also widely used, you can buy it in household chemicals stores or pharmacies. At home, medical masks and lotions for the face and body are made from it, in which decoctions of herbs, essential oils and other ingredients available to the consumer are added.

On the basis of glycerin ointments for the treatment of joints, nasal drops from genyantritis, rubbing agents used for neuralgia, etc. are prepared. While using glycerin for medicinal purposes it is better to consult a doctor before starting a health course, since self-medication may not always give positive results, and even if it is carried out properly, a person may have an individual intolerance of individual components.

People who are prescribed treatment with medications know where to buy glycerin, which is produced in the form of liquid suppositories or solution. Basically it is better to do in pharmacies or place an order via the Internet, where prices are often lower.

Glycerin is widely used in the textile industry at all stages of production. Without it weaving process and dyeing of fabrics does not cost. It is part of the dyes used in the manufacture of artificial fabrics.

Glycerin is also used in the leather area. It is necessary for canning and tanning leather for clothing and footwear.

Glycerin is also used in the manufacture of transparent PET packaging. It allows you to achieve flexibility and elasticity of cellophane, which will not lose its properties when the temperature changes.

Production of packaging materials is difficult to imagine without glycerin. It is necessary for the manufacture of waterproof materials. Polyglycerides are used to cover the packaging material intended for storing oil, which, thanks to such packaging, does not lose its properties and does not oxidize.

A special solution of glycerin, which you can purchase at the representative office of Chemdel, is used in the paint industry. It is contained in the composition of varnishes and polishing materials used at the final stage of finishing. 98% glycerin is used in paints with electrical insulating properties.

All applications of this substance are difficult to enumerate, since there are a great many. Its use is beneficial for manufacturers, since glycerin has many useful properties, while its price is relatively low.

Buy glycerin in Moscow and St. Petersburg

The assortment on the website of Chemdel Company presents glycerin, which can be bought after a telephone conversation with the manager or filling out the application form (the price of the product is from 1 €/kg).

The substance can be purchased wholesale and retail — the product is poured into canisters, barrels and other  company’s or customer’s containers.

You can also buy glycerin directly from the Chemdel’s warehouse, which is located at the address:  14, Domodedovo Highway, Podolsk, Moscow Region.

You can also buy glycerin by wholesale and retail after contacting the company’s representative office at the address: 2nd Roshinskaya Street, 10, Moscow.

For enterprises, organizations, entrepreneurs and individuals who wish to purchase glycerin in St. Petersburg, the doors of the company’s branch are open at the address: Shushary village, Moskovskoye Highway, 345 L.

When ordering online, be sure to select the packaging and delivery method. After processing the application, our manager will contact you and clarify the details. If necessary, he will also answer all your questions.