Key Applications

1. Pharmaceutical & Personal Care Industry

• Used in syrups, cough medicines, and ointments
• Acts as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener
• Base ingredient for toothpaste, creams, lotions, and soaps

2. Food & Beverage Industry (USP/Food Grade)

• Used as a sweetener and preservative (E422)
• Helps retain moisture in bakery and confectionery products
• Serves as a solvent for flavors and food additives

3. Cosmetics Industry

• Key ingredient in moisturizers, shampoos, and skincare products
• Helps maintain skin hydration and softness

4. Chemical Industry (Intermediate)

• Raw material for:
  • Nitroglycerin (explosives)
  • Propylene glycol
  • Epichlorohydrin (resins & plastics)
• Used in alkyd resins, polyols, and plasticizers

5. Tobacco Industry

• Acts as a moisture-retaining agent
• Improves texture and shelf life of tobacco products

6. Textile Industry

• Used as a softening and lubricating agent
• Assists in fiber processing and finishing

7. Printing & Ink Industry

• Functions as a viscosity modifier in printing inks
• Prevents drying and improves ink flow

8. Antifreeze & De-icing Applications

• Used as a non-toxic antifreeze alternative
• Applied in industrial cooling systems

9. Electrical & Electronics

• Used in capacitors and insulating fluids
• Acts as a coolant and stabilizer

10. Paints & Coatings

• Utilized in resins and coating formulations
• Enhances flexibility and durability