About this product
Glycerine (CAS 56-81-5, HSN 2905 45 00) — also spelled glycerin and known chemically as glycerol, or propane-1,2,3-triol — is a clear, colourless, odourless syrupy liquid, miscible with water and ethanol. Supreme Petro Chemicals, an importer and distributor in Chennai, supplies it as Refined Glycerine (IP) to the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 Glycerin monograph, assay 98.0 – 101.0 % on an anhydrous basis, made by Indian manufacturers Godrej Industries Limited and Kaleesuwari Refinery and Industry Private Limited (KRIPL); the KRIPL material is Halal certified. It is packed in 250 kg HDPE drums and dispatched from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse across South India for pharmaceutical, personal care and industrial formulation buyers. A batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery; call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 and we quote within 4 working hours. Imported USP/BP/EP material is on our separate Glycerin USP page.
Glycerine at a glance
- Also known as
- Glycerin · Glycerol · Propane-1,2,3-triol · Refined Glycerine (IP) · Glycerin IP
- CAS number
- 56-81-5
- Formula
- C3H8O3
- HSN code
- 2905 45 00
CAS number and formula checked against PubChem on 8 October 2026. Full grade and property values are in the specifications below. More lookups: chemical abbreviations list · CAS number reference.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
Technical data sheet (TDS) & Certificate of Analysis
Batch Certificate of Analysis (CoA) · supplied with every delivery
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Product DataGrades & Technical Specifications
Grades & Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear, colourless, odourless syrupy liquid
- Assay
- 98.0 – 101.0 % (anhydrous basis)
- Density
- Relative density 1.258 – 1.268 at 20 °C
- Solubility
- Miscible with water & ethanol
- Refractive Index
- 1.470 – 1.475 at 20 °C
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 250 kg HDPE drums
- Grades Available
- IP — Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2905 45 00
- Hazard Class
- Non-hazardous
- Storage
- Hygroscopic. Store in closed containers, away from moisture and oxidisers.
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
What is glycerine (glycerin, glycerol), and what exactly do we supply?
Glycerine, glycerin and glycerol are three names for one molecule: propane-1,2,3-triol, CAS 56-81-5, formula C3H8O3, HSN 2905 45 00. Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies Refined Glycerine (IP), to the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 Glycerin monograph, in 250 kg HDPE drums from Redhills, Chennai, with a batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery.
The spelling does not change the chemistry. Purity and permitted use are set by the grade and the standard it is tested against, which is why this page names the grade (IP 2022) rather than only the substance. If you need a USP, BP or EP grade, that is a separate imported line on the Glycerin USP page.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Public name | Glycerine (Refined Glycerine, IP) |
| Also written as | Glycerin, Glycerol, Propane-1,2,3-triol, Glycerin IP |
| CAS number | 56-81-5 |
| EC number | 200-289-5 |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O3 (polyol, triol) |
| HSN code | 2905 45 00 (glycerol) |
| Grade on this page | IP, Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 |
| Pack | 250 kg HDPE drums |
| Dispatch point | Redhills warehouse, Chennai |
| Documents | IP Technical Data Sheet (SPC-TDS-OLE-001), Safety Data Sheet, batch Certificate of Analysis with every delivery |
| Transport classification | Not regulated for road, sea or air carriage (no UN number) |
Glycerine IP, USP, BP, EP or technical: which grade do you need?
This page is the IP grade, tested against the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 Glycerin monograph. USP, BP and EP glycerin is a separate imported line at /products/glycerin-usp. A separate industrial technical data sheet is documented for reference (availability confirmed on enquiry); it is not evidence of IP compliance, and technical grade is not food, pharma or cosmetic grade.
Each pharmacopoeia and each data sheet expresses purity differently (assay on an anhydrous basis, glycerol content, water limit). Compare like with like and name the standard and edition when you enquire. IP compliance does not by itself imply USP compliance, and the reverse also holds.
| Line | Standard | Key purity limits | Use it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refined Glycerine (IP), this page | Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 | Assay 98.0 - 101.0 % (anhydrous basis); water 2.0 % w/w max | Your dossier or customer names IP |
| Glycerin USP (imported), separate page | USP, BP and EP monographs | See the Glycerin USP page and its data sheet | Your dossier names USP, BP or EP |
| Industrial technical sheet | Technical; IS 1796 cited on that sheet | Glycerol 98.0 % min; relative density 1.2552 min at 30 C; ash 0.01 % max | Industrial processes only (not food, drug or cosmetic use) |
- Do not treat the IP assay and the glycerol-content figures on other data sheets as one scale; they are measured and reported differently.
- We do not claim food-grade, FCC or cosmetic-certified status on this page. If your approval needs one, state it in the enquiry and we will confirm what is possible.
- Name the grade and pharmacopoeia edition on every enquiry so the correct documents are matched.
What are the glycerine IP specifications (assay, density, water, DEG/EG)?
Refined Glycerine (IP) is a clear, colourless, syrupy liquid, miscible with water and ethanol, with assay 98.0 - 101.0 % on an anhydrous basis, relative density 1.258 - 1.268 and refractive index 1.470 - 1.475 at 20 C, water 2.0 % w/w max and sulphated ash 0.01 % max.
These limits come from the maker certificates of analysis (Godrej Ambernath 2023-24 and Kaleesuwari 2024) against the IP 2022 Glycerin monograph; both makers show identical limits. The ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol limit is stated as reported on those maker certificates, not quoted as monograph text. Actual results for your lot are on the batch Certificate of Analysis.
| Test | Unit | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Description | - | Clear, colourless, odourless syrupy liquid (TDS description line) |
| Solubility | - | Miscible with water and ethanol |
| Refractive index at 20 C | - | 1.470 - 1.475 |
| Relative density at 20 C | - | 1.258 - 1.268 |
| Acidity or alkalinity | ml 0.1 M NaOH | 0.2 max |
| Chlorides | ppm | 10 max |
| Aldehydes | ppm | 10 max |
| Esters | ml 0.1 M HCl | 8.0 min |
| Halogenated compounds | ppm | 35 max |
| Ethylene glycol / diethylene glycol | % | 0.10 max each (per maker certificates of analysis) |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ppm | 5 max |
| Sulphated ash | % | 0.01 max |
| Water | % w/w | 2.0 max |
| Assay (anhydrous basis) | % | 98.0 - 101.0 |
Which industries buy glycerine IP?
We supply glycerine as chemicals for pharmaceutical, personal care, soap and oral care, resin and coating, and textile formulation manufacturers, and for laboratories. Its role is that of a humectant and polyol, helped by its miscibility with water and ethanol.
Industry pages on the site that list glycerine: Pharma, Resins, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Home Care, R&D and Laboratories. We are a trader and importer, not a manufacturer: we supply the chemical to your process, we do not make your end product.
- Pharmaceutical formulation manufacturers: IP grade for syrups and other formulations; each buyer confirms suitability for the final product.
- Personal care and cosmetic manufacturers: humectant in personal care and cosmetic formulations.
- Soap, cleanser and oral-care formulation.
- Alkyd resin and coating manufacturers: glycerol as a polyol.
- Textile and other industrial moisture-retention uses.
- Laboratory and R&D reagent use.
How is glycerine packed, and which areas do you supply from Chennai?
Refined Glycerine (IP) is packed in 250 kg HDPE drums and dispatched from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse across South India. Our head office is in Periyamet, Chennai. State your quantity and delivery location in the enquiry and we reply with a quote within 4 working hours.
Other pack formats are not listed for this product. If you need something different, say so in the enquiry rather than assuming it is available.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pack | 250 kg HDPE drums |
| Dispatch point | Redhills warehouse, Chennai |
| Head office | Periyamet, Chennai |
| Coverage | South India (dispatch from Redhills, Chennai) |
| Documents with each delivery | Batch Certificate of Analysis |
Which documents come with glycerine, and how do I check DEG and EG?
A batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery, and the IP Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet are available from this page. For diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, read the reported results on the batch certificate; the data sheet shows 0.10 % max each, per the maker certificates.
Regulator expectations on DEG and EG testing of glycerine are summarised in our DEG and EG testing guide. Your own incoming-inspection plan, not the data sheet, decides what you re-test.
- IP Technical Data Sheet (SPC-TDS-OLE-001): specification, makers, pack and safety line.
- Industrial technical data sheet: documented separately for industrial use only and not evidence of IP compliance.
- Safety Data Sheet: hazard, handling, storage and transport entries.
- Batch Certificate of Analysis: lot-specific results, supplied with every delivery.
- General buyer checklist: confirm the batch number and grade on the certificate, check that it identifies the producer so you can match it to your approved-vendor list, and check that the EG and DEG results are reported.
Is glycerine hazardous, and how should it be stored?
Glycerine is not classified as hazardous under GHS, has no signal word or pictogram, and is not regulated for road, sea or air transport. It is still a combustible liquid and a hygroscopic one: keep drums closed, between 15 and 30 C, away from moisture and oxidisers.
Below about 18 C glycerine thickens and can solidify; gentle warming to about 25 C restores the liquid state, per the Safety Data Sheet. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use and confirm suitability for your final application.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| GHS classification | Not classified as hazardous |
| Flash point | 160 C (combustible liquid with a high flash point) |
| Melting / freezing point | 17.8 C |
| Boiling point | 290 C, decomposes |
| Viscosity | 954 cP at 25 C |
| Storage temperature | 15 - 30 C (SDS section 7) |
| Cold behaviour | Thickens or solidifies below about 18 C; warm gently to about 25 C |
| Storage notes | Store closed, away from moisture and oxidisers (TDS safety line) |
| Transport | Not regulated (no UN number) |
What are the HSN code, duty and transport status of glycerine?
Glycerine (glycerol) is HSN 2905 45 00 for customs. We do not publish duty or GST rates; your customs agent confirms the applicable rates against the current notification. The material is not regulated for transport and carries no UN number.
Duty and tax rates change by notification, so we do not publish them. Your customs agent confirms what applies to your consignment.
| Item | Entry | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HSN code | 2905 45 00 | Glycerol; code verified against the DGFT ITC(HS) listing |
| UN number / transport class | Not regulated | Safety Data Sheet section 14 |
| Pharmacopoeia reference | Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 (Glycerin) | IP grade on this page |
Glycerine versus propylene glycol and sorbitol: how do they differ?
In general chemistry, glycerine is a triol (three hydroxyl groups), propylene glycol is a diol (two) and sorbitol is a six-hydroxyl sugar alcohol. Choose on your specification and approvals, and confirm with a trial, not on this table alone.
Propylene glycol and sorbitol each have their own product page on this site, with their own listed grades and data sheets.
| Aspect | Glycerine | Propylene glycol | Sorbitol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical type | Triol (3 OH) | Diol (2 OH) | Sugar alcohol (6 OH) |
| Typical role | Humectant, solvent, polyol | Solvent, humectant, carrier | Humectant, bulking, sweetening |
How do I get a quote for glycerine?
Send five details by call, WhatsApp or the enquiry form and we quote within 4 working hours: grade, quantity, pack, delivery location and the documents you need.
Call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096. We reply with a quote within 4 working hours.
- Name the grade: IP (this page) or USP, BP or EP (Glycerin USP page), with the pharmacopoeia edition if you have one.
- State the quantity you need, in kilograms or drums.
- Confirm the pack: 250 kg HDPE drums.
- Give the delivery location so we plan dispatch from Redhills, Chennai.
- List the documents you need, such as the Technical Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet and the batch Certificate of Analysis.
Figures on this page are drawn from the manufacturer documents and safety data sheets we hold for this product. Content last checked 16 October 2026. Always confirm against the batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number and formula of glycerine (glycerin / glycerol)?
Glycerine, also written glycerin or glycerol, is CAS 56-81-5, molecular formula C3H8O3, EC number 200-289-5. The same CAS number applies to all grades. The HSN code is covered in the customs question below.
Is glycerine the same as glycerin and glycerol?
Yes. Glycerine, glycerin (US spelling) and glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) describe the same substance. The Indian Pharmacopoeia monograph is titled Glycerin; the material on this page is Refined Glycerine (IP). Purity and permitted use depend on the grade and standard, not on the spelling.
What does IP grade glycerine mean?
IP grade means the glycerine is supplied against the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 Glycerin monograph. The limits on our data sheet come from the maker certificates of analysis against that monograph. See the specification table on this page for the assay, water and impurity limits.
What is the difference between glycerine IP, USP, BP, EP and technical grade?
The glycerine on this page is IP, tested to Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022. USP, BP and EP glycerin is a separate imported line on the Glycerin USP page, and the BP and EP pages redirect there. A separate industrial technical data sheet is documented for reference; it states industrial use only and is not evidence of IP compliance. Name the grade and edition in your enquiry.
Is glycerine tested for DEG and EG, and what should the certificate show?
Our data sheet lists ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol at 0.10 % max each, as reported on the maker certificates of analysis against IP 2022 (not quoted as monograph text). The batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery should show the result for your lot, with the batch number and grade. Our DEG and EG testing guide explains regulator expectations.
What is the assay of IP grade glycerine?
Assay is 98.0 - 101.0 % on an anhydrous basis, so read it together with the water limit. This is a different measure from the glycerol-content figure used on some other data sheets.
What is the specific gravity and refractive index of glycerine IP?
Relative density at 20 C is 1.258 - 1.268 and refractive index at 20 C is 1.470 - 1.475. These are specification limits, not lot results. Your batch Certificate of Analysis carries the measured values for the drums you receive.
What is the water content limit in glycerine IP?
Water is 2.0 % w/w max in our IP specification. The lot result is on the batch Certificate of Analysis.
What is the HSN code for glycerine and what customs duty applies?
The HSN code is 2905 45 00 (glycerol). We do not publish duty or GST rates. Rates change by notification, so your customs agent confirms the final amount at clearance.
Is glycerine classified as hazardous or dangerous goods for transport?
No. The Safety Data Sheet states glycerine is not classified as hazardous under GHS, carries no signal word or pictogram, and is not regulated for road, sea or air transport, with no UN number. It is a combustible liquid with a flash point of about 160 C.
How should glycerine be stored, and does it absorb moisture?
Yes, glycerine is hygroscopic. Keep drums closed, away from moisture and oxidisers, as the data sheets state, and reseal drums after each draw-off to protect the water content.
Why does glycerine thicken or solidify in cold conditions?
Glycerine melts near 17.8 C and solidifies near 18 C, so it becomes very viscous or solid in cool storage. The Safety Data Sheet gives a storage range of 15 - 30 C and states that gentle warming to about 25 C restores the liquid state.
Which industries use glycerine IP?
We supply glycerine to pharmaceutical, personal care and cosmetic, soap and oral care, resin and coating, and textile formulation manufacturers, and to laboratories. It serves as a humectant and polyol. Each buyer confirms suitability for the final product.
Is glycerine IP used in pharmaceutical formulations?
IP grade is supplied for pharmaceutical formulations such as syrups. Suitability for a specific formulation, and any DEG/EG acceptance criteria, is for your quality team to confirm against the batch Certificate of Analysis and your own approvals.
Is glycerine IP food grade?
No food-grade or FCC status is claimed for the glycerine on this page. It is an Indian Pharmacopoeia grade. The industrial technical data sheet is explicitly not for food, drug or cosmetic use. If your approval needs a food grade, state it in the enquiry and we will confirm what is possible.
What pack sizes of glycerine are available?
Refined Glycerine (IP) is packed in 250 kg HDPE drums. Other formats are not listed for this product, so if you need a different pack, say so in your enquiry and we confirm what is possible rather than assuming.
Do you supply glycerine in Chennai and across South India?
We dispatch from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse across South India; our head office is in Periyamet, Chennai. Give your delivery location and quantity in the enquiry and we quote within 4 working hours. Our Chennai glycerine supplier guide covers what to check.
Who makes the glycerine you supply?
We are an importer and distributor, not a manufacturer. The IP makers named on our data sheet are Godrej Industries Limited (Ambernath, Thane) and Kaleesuwari Refinery and Industry Private Limited (KRIPL, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh). Name any maker or certification requirement in your enquiry.
Is any glycerine maker Halal certified?
Our data sheet records Halal certification for Kaleesuwari (KRIPL) only. Name any certification requirement in your enquiry.
Where can I download the TDS, MSDS and certificate of analysis for glycerine?
The IP Technical Data Sheet (SPC-TDS-OLE-001) and the Safety Data Sheet are linked from the product page, and a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery. Call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 with your grade, quantity and location and we quote within 4 working hours.
Glycerine vs propylene glycol: which should I use?
In general chemistry, glycerine is a triol and more viscous; propylene glycol is a diol and flows more easily. Both act as humectants and solvents. The right choice depends on your formulation, viscosity target and approvals, so run a trial. See the propylene glycol page for its grades.