humectants · humectant

vegetable glycerin

A specialty humectant, Vegetable Glycerin is a thick, clear humectant (mild, sweet) for skin, hair & lip formulations. A considered addition for specialty blends.

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vegetable glycerin

humectants — humectant

inci: glycerin
role: humectant
form: clear, colorless viscous (syrup) liquid
use level: commonly a few percent as humectant; higher as a solvent — confirm per tds
shelf life: 12 months

origin · indonesia, malaysia, or usafor the maker's bench

why formulators use it

a humectant first draws and holds water for a hydrated skin feel in toners, creams and hair care.
b water-phase workhorse miscible with water and alcohol; a staple of emulsions and gels.
c mild and familiar a widely used, well-tolerated staple of everyday cosmetic work.
d multi-role humectant, solvent for botanical extracts, and a base for glycerites.

where formulators use it

a toners & facial waters a few percent for humectant hydration.
b creams & lotions water-phase moisture-binding in everyday emulsions.
c hair care slip and hydration in conditioners and leave-ins.
d glycerites & extracts the traditional menstruum for botanical extraction.
e melt-and-pour & wash-off a familiar humectant across soap and shower products.

technical details

product identity	Vegetable Glycerin
inci	GLYCERIN
appearance	Clear, colorless viscous (syrup) liquid
odor	Mild, sweet
solubility	Miscible with water & alcohol
flash point	390.0 °F (198.8 °C) PMCC (per Glycerin 99.7% SDS)

suggested use	Commonly a few percent as humectant; higher as a solvent — confirm per TDS
shelf life	12 Months
country of origin	Indonesia, Malaysia, or USA
packaging	Bottle
direct-use status	Formulation use only · not for ingestion

skus ·KIM-HUM-002-4FZ · KIM-HUM-002-8FZ

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