Product Overview & Quality

Product Name: Glycerol (Glycerin)
Brand: Kemaus (Product Code: KA-242)
Grade: Analytical Reagent (AR Grade) with premium purity of 99.5 percent or higher. Carefully manufactured under Kemaus strict laboratory quality control to ensure exceptionally low levels of moisture content, residue on ignition, and trace heavy metals.
Physical Properties: Odorless, colorless, clear, viscous liquid with a sweet taste.
Chemical Nature: Highly hygroscopic; miscible with water and alcohol.
Key Use: Commonly used as a high-purity solvent and protective agent in organic synthesis. Widely utilized in biochemistry as a cryoprotectant component for preserving biological samples, cells, and enzymes at low temperatures. Also acts as an ideal fluid for high-temperature laboratory heating baths.

Safety & Hazards

Classification: Not classified as a hazardous substance according to GHS regulations. It possesses an excellent safety profile with zero toxic skin reactions.
Health Risks: Direct eye contact may cause mild, temporary mechanical irritation or short-term redness. Inhalation of mists or vapors at high concentrations may cause minor respiratory tract discomfort.
First Aid Measures: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water. Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.

Handling & Storage

Storage: Highly Hygroscopic. It rapidly absorbs ambient moisture from the air. Must be stored in the original, tightly sealed Kemaus container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated space at stable room temperature (below 30 degrees Celsius).
Precautions: Wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE), including laboratory gloves and safety glasses. Take care to prevent spills, as its high viscosity makes surface cleanup difficult.