Vegetable Glycerin USP/FCC – Kosher & Halal, Palm Based 99.7% Min, 55-Gallon Drum
- USP / FCC Food Grade
- 99.7% Min Purity
- Kosher, Pareve & Halal
- 100% Vegetable (Palm)
- SDS & COA Available
- No Minimum Order
- No Contracts
Vegetable Glycerin USP/FCC is 99.7% minimum pure glycerin (glycerol, C₃H₈O₃, CAS 56-81-5) derived from palm-derived vegetable oil. It meets United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standards and is certified Kosher, Pareve and Halal (see technical data and request C of A when ordering) . Level 7 Chemical supplies it in 55-gallon drums (551 lb net), by the single drum with 2- and 4-drum options, and larger orders quoted on request.
Glycerin is a clear, odorless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid that mixes completely with water. It is one of the most versatile and safest ingredients available, used as a humectant, sweetener, solvent and carrier in food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care, soapmaking, herbal extracts and pharmaceutical formulations.
Typical Specifications
- Chemical name: Glycerin (glycerol)
- CAS number: 56-81-5
- Grade: USP / FCC; Kosher & Pareve; Halal
- Appearance: Water-white, clear, hygroscopic viscous liquid
- Formula: C₃H₈O₃
- Glycerol content: 99.7% min (typical 99.9%)
- Source: 100% vegetable (palm)
- Odor: Odorless to faint
- Specific gravity @ 25 °C: 1.2613 min (typical 1.2618)
- Density: 1.261 g/mL (about 10.5 lb/gal)
- pH: 6.0–7.0
- Flash point: >180 °C (>356 °F)
- Boiling point: 290–295 °C (554–563 °F)
- Solubility: Miscible with water in all proportions
- Water content: 0.3% max (typical 0.1%)
- Color (APHA): 10 max (typical 0)
- Diethylene glycol (DEG) / ethylene glycol (EG): 0.10% max each (typical <0.1%)
- Residue on ignition: 0.01% max
- Heavy metals (as Pb): 5 ppm max
- Country of origin: Malaysia
- Net weight: 551 lb (55-gallon drum)
Typical Uses
- Food & beverage – humectant, sweetener and texture aid in syrups, confections and baked goods
- Cosmetics & personal care – moisturizer, humectant and carrier in lotions, creams and serums
- Soapmaking – adds moisture and clarity to melt-and-pour and liquid soaps
- Herbs & botanicals – alcohol-free solvent for herbal extracts (glycerites)
- Pharma / OTC – excipient and solvent in oral and topical products, per applicable regulations
- Solvent & carrier – dissolves and disperses flavors, colors and actives
GHS Hazard Information
Not classified as hazardous
Vegetable glycerin requires no hazard pictograms, signal word or hazard statements. Its Safety Data Sheet lists hazard statements as not required, and it is not classified as hazardous under WHMIS.
Good practice still applies: wear gloves and eye protection when handling. See the Safety Data Sheet for handling, PPE and first-aid details.
Which Vegetable Glycerin Do You Need?
| Product | Source | Certification | Package | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Based Drum (this product) | Palm | USP / FCC, Kosher, Halal | 55-gallon drum | Most food, personal care and pharma uses; best value per pound |
| Soy Based Drum | Soy | USP, Kosher, food grade | 55-gallon drum | Buyers who need a palm-free source |
| Coconut Based | Coconut | USP, Kosher, food grade | 55-gallon drum or 275-gallon tote | Buyers who specify a coconut source; tote volumes |
| 5 Gallon Pail | Vegetable | None – repacking removes USP/FCC food grade, Kosher and Halal certification | 5-gallon pail (50 lb) | Non-certified uses only: testing, crafts, industrial |
Need a different grade or strength? If you need vegetable glycerin in a grade or concentration not listed here, contact Level 7 Chemical — call (855) 927-1777 or request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vegetable glycerin?
Vegetable glycerin (glycerol) is a clear, odorless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid made from plant oils. It attracts and holds moisture, mixes completely with water and dissolves many other ingredients, so it is widely used as a humectant, sweetener, solvent and carrier.
Is this glycerin food grade?
Yes. This glycerin is 99.7% minimum purity and meets USP and FCC standards for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical-related applications. It is also certified Kosher, Pareve and Halal.
What is the difference between palm, soy and coconut glycerin?
All three are 99.7% USP vegetable glycerin with the same chemical makeup. The difference is the plant oil they come from. Choose palm for the best value, or soy or coconut if your formulation, labeling or customers require a specific or palm-free source.
Is the 5 gallon pail certified?
No. When glycerin is repacked into smaller containers such as a 5 gallon pail, it loses all of its certifications: USP/FCC food grade, Kosher and Halal. Buy the 55-gallon drum if you need certified USP/FCC food grade, Kosher or Halal glycerin.
How should I handle glycerin in cold weather?
Glycerin thickens as it gets colder. Store drums sealed at room temperature and, in cold weather, warm the drum gently and mix before use so the product flows and stays uniform.
Can I get vegetable glycerin in a different grade or concentration?
Yes — contact Level 7 Chemical by phone at (855) 927-1777 or request a quote, and we'll let you know which other grades and strengths are available.
Is there a minimum order, and can I buy more than one drum?
There is no minimum order — you can buy a single 55-gallon drum. 2-drum and 4-drum options are also available, and larger orders are quoted on request.
Do you provide an SDS, COA, and Kosher and Halal certificates?
Yes. The Safety Data Sheet, a typical Certificate of Analysis, and the Kosher and Halal certificates can be downloaded on this page, and lot-specific COAs are available on request.
We quote multi-pallet, full-truckload and recurring orders. Call us or request a quote and we'll get back to you fast.
