USP and EP/BP
Technical Grade 
Refined Glycerin 

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Refined Glycerin: Sustainable and OMRI Listed for Organic Use

Today, our high-quality refined glycerin solutions serve customers worldwide through our EMERY® and EMERION® glycerin brands that are sought after for use in applications including pet food and treats, industrial applications, dental care, cosmetics, and tobacco.

We manufacture glycerin by splitting natural oils and fats obtained from renewable resources. As a result of our extensive industry expertise and continual innovation, our glycerin products are available in both USP and EP/BP technical grades at 99.7% purity. In addition, EMERION® 3916 is OMRI Listed for Organic Use.

Our refined glycerin products are often used in other applications as well, including:

  • cellulose films,
  • deicing and antifreeze,
  • emulsifiers,
  • ester intermediates,
  • humectants,
  • moisturizers,
  • nitration,
  • plasticizers,
  • polyols,
  • polyurethanes,
  • resins, and
  • solubilizers.

 

ProductEMERY® 916EMERION® 3916
Specifications
Glycerin Content (%)99.7%99.7%
GradeUSPEP / BP
AppearanceClear colorless liquidClear colorless liquid
Identification APassPass
Identification BPassPass
Identification CPassPass
Specific Gravity 25/25 °C1.2612 min.1.2612 min.
Residue on Ignition (ppm)100 max100 max
Chlorides (ppm CL)10 max10 max
Sulfate (ppm)20 max20 max
Heavy Metals (ppm Pv)5 max5 max
Chlorinated Compounds (ppm C)30 max30 max
Fatty Acids & Esters (ml 0.SN NaOH/S0g)1 max1 max
Diethylene glycol/related compounds - individual impurity%PassPass
Ethylene glycol/related compounds - total impurity%PassPass
Assay (%)99-10199-101
Water (%)0.3 max0.3 max
OdorOdorlessOdorless
Color (APHA)10 max10 max
OMRI Listed for Organic UseNoYes
Technical Data SheetRequest TDSRequest TDS
OMRI-listed-cmyk-resized
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