Glycerol Formal
Product Description
| Product | Glycerol Formal |
| CAS | 68442-91-1 |
| Formula | C4H8O3 |
| Synonym | -, Formaldehyde, reaction products with glycerol |
Typical Product Specifications
| Appearence | clear, colorless liquid |
| Boiling Point | 191-195C |
| Water solubility | miscible at 25C |
| Formaldehyde | 0.05% min |
| Color | 30 Hazen min |
| Density | 1.200 to 1.215 g/ml |
| Refractive Index | 1.4469 to 1.4527 n (C/D) |
| Flash Point | 97C CC |
| Auto Ignition Temp | >400C |
| Vapor Pressure | <7.5 mmHg at 20C |
| Assay | 98% min |
| Water | 0.5% max |
| Heavy Metals | 20 ppm min |
| BHT | 50 to 150 ppm |
| Surface Tension | 44.5 mN/n |
| Notes | Used as a solvent, in cosmetics, as a pesticide carrier, in coatings, in inks, in paint strippers, and in cleaners. Available in Technical Grade. |
| Class | Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients |
| Function | Solvents |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Industrial, Agricultural, Personal Care, Cleaners, Solvents |
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