Pharmaceuticals- Used in syrups ointments and as a laxative. Cosmetics & skincare- Acts as a moisturizer in creams lotions and soaps. Food industry- Used as a sweetener humectant and preservative. Industrial- use In making explosives (like nitroglycerin) plastics and resins. Medical- Used to reduce eye pressure (in conditions like glaucoma).

It is used as a pharmaceutical-grade excipient humectant solvent sweetening agent and stabilizer in pharmaceutical cosmetic food and laboratory applications while complying with USP.

Glycerol is odourless colorless viscous in nature and exists as a sweet tasting liquid. It can be derived naturally as well as from petrochemical feedstock. Glycerol has a wide variety of applications and is one of the most valuable and versatile chemical substances in nature. It can be used as an emollient solvent sweetening agent in pharmaceutical formulations cosmetics foodstuffs and toiletries. It is very stable and can be easily stored under normal temperature also it is non-irritating and has no adverse impact to the environment.