Glycerine IP/BP/USP Grade Supplier, Exporter & Global Wholesaler
PAU Chemicals is an India-based global supplier and exporter of Glycerine to IP, BP and USP standards, for pharmaceutical, oral care and regulated personal care manufacturers worldwide.
Pharmacopoeial Glycerine is certified against the Indian, British or United States Pharmacopoeia, with the full monograph testing that regulated manufacture requires — identification, assay, limit tests and, critically, diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol control.
PAU Chemicals supplies IP, BP and USP grade with the complete monograph COA, so your incoming QC and your regulatory dossier are both covered from the first drum.
Always verify the DEG and EG limit test on the COA before release, and test on receipt if your quality system allows. Contaminated glycerine has caused fatal incidents internationally, and incoming verification is the control that catches it.
Technical Specifications
Product Characteristics | Product Details |
Product Name | Glycerine, IP / BP / USP Grade |
Chemical Formula | C₃H₈O₃ |
CAS Number | 56-81-5 |
HS Code | 1520 00 00 |
Appearance | Clear, colourless, syrupy liquid |
Odour | Odourless |
Taste | Sweet |
Glycerol Content | 99.5% min |
Water Content | 0.5% max |
Colour (APHA) | 10 max |
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 1.2607 min |
Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.4720 – 1.4740 |
Sulphated Ash | 0.01% max |
Chloride | 10 ppm max |
Sulphate | 20 ppm max |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 5 ppm max |
Diethylene Glycol & Ethylene Glycol | Complies with monograph limit |
Chlorinated Compounds | 30 ppm max |
Storage | Sealed, cool, dry |
Reference Standard | IP / BP / USP-NF |
Available Grades
IP grade
BP grade
USP-NF grade
Export Details
Minimum Order Quantity: 1 FCL
Country of Origin: India
Mode of Transportation: By Sea
Loading Ports: Hazira (Surat, Gujarat) & Nhava Sheva / JNPT (Navi Mumbai)
Shipping: FCL
Incoterms: EXW, FOB, C&F (CFR) & CIF
Payment Terms: TT / Bank Transfer & LC at Sight
Delivery Time: 3 to 4 weeks
Logistics Packaging: 250 kg HDPE drums, 1,250 kg IBC, or ISO tank for bulk
Dangerous Goods: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
Documentation: Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, COA, MSDS & Certificate of Origin
Certifications
Industrial Applications
Pharmaceutical syrups and oral solutions
Tablet and capsule manufacture
Oral care and toothpaste humectant
Nutraceutical and supplement formulations
Topical creams, ointments and suppositories
Cough syrups and elixirs
Regulated cosmetics and skin care
Ophthalmic and lubricating preparations
Veterinary formulations
Why Choose PAU Chemicals
Genuine Direct Supply — straight to the importer with no hidden intermediaries
Ethical Sourcing — ensuring 100% transparent and compliant procurement
Stable, Consistent Quality — for uninterrupted production and reliable 99.5% minimum purity
Competitive Pricing — offering strong commercial value for bulk FCL buyers
Flawless Documentation — handling all trade paperwork for smooth port clearance
Preferential Tariff Support — leveraging trade agreements to reduce your import duties
What is pharmacopoeial Glycerine?
It is glycerine certified against the Indian, British or United States Pharmacopoeia, supplied with full monograph testing rather than a general specification.
What is it used for?
Pharmaceutical syrups, tablets and capsules, topical creams and ointments, toothpaste and oral care, ophthalmic preparations and regulated cosmetics.
How does it differ from CP grade?
CP grade is refined to a comparable purity but carries no pharmacopoeial certification or monograph testing. Pharmaceutical and oral applications require the pharmacopoeial grade.
Why is the DEG and EG test so important?
Diethylene glycol contamination in glycerine has caused fatal poisoning incidents internationally. The limit test is the control that prevents it, and it should be verified on every incoming batch.
Which pharmacopoeia should I specify?
Match it to your registration — IP for India, BP for UK and Commonwealth-aligned markets, USP for the United States and markets that follow it. Specify at the time of enquiry.
Is it vegetable or animal derived?
Vegetable-origin material is available and should be specified where your dossier, certification or religious compliance requires it.
How should it be stored, and what is the shelf life?
In sealed containers in a cool, dry place. Glycerine is hygroscopic and absorbs atmospheric moisture, which lowers concentration — keep drums closed between uses.
What packing sizes and minimum order quantity do you offer?
250 kg HDPE drums, 1,250 kg IBCs and ISO tanks for bulk. Export MOQ is 1 FCL.
Which ports and Incoterms do you ship on, and how long does delivery take?
Hazira and Nhava Sheva on EXW, FOB, C&F and CIF terms, typically 3 to 4 weeks, shipping as general cargo.
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