Because glycerol is nontoxic, non-irritating and odourless it literally has thousands of uses including:

• As a moisturising agent (or humectant) and emollient (softening agent) for cosmetics and toiletries

• In medical and pharmaceutical preparations, mainly as a means of improving smoothness (vehicle in creams), providing lubrication (eg cough mixtures, laxatives) and as a humectant

• In foods and beverages as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener, and may help preserve foods

• Product Code: 2341026

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