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Glycerin
Glycerine or glycerol; a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid
with sweet taste. Mixes easily with water, obtained by
hydrolysis of fats, and by synthesis. Is a by-product in
the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids.
Scientific names are 1, 2,
3 propane trial and trihydroxypropane.
Has been tabulated in 1583
uses and may be found in the following products:
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Solvents - a compound
that dissolves another substance.
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Humectants - used to
retain moisture.
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Emollients - used
externally to soften skin and internally to soothe
irritated surface.
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Artificial sweetener,
liquors, confectioners
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Cosmetics, liquid
soaps, and in at least 60% of all shampoos, hand and
body soaps
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Ink, elastic glue,
antifreeze, auto window washing solution.
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Suppositories,
lubricants, vehicle in may pliable drugs or vitamins
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