Custom Chemical Services distributes chemicals and ingredients into a variety of industries. One of our largest products is Glycerin. We distribute Glycerin produced by Musim Mas. Product is available in drums, totes, and tank trucks. Glycerin is used in many formulations ranging from personal care to food products and even cough syrups. In personal care Glycerin acts as a humectant. Glycerin contributes to skin hydration by drawing water from the deeper layers of the epidermis and dermis to the outer layer of the skin. In addition glycerin can inhibit water evaporation from cosmetic products. Glycerin can also act as a polar solvent that is used to dissolve polar solutes. Glycerin performs many functions in food products such as; a humectants, solvent, sweetener, filler, and thickening agent. In pharmaceutical manufacturing Glycerin is used as an inactive ingredient performing as a filler, thickening agent and sweetener. In cough syrups glycerin can act as a throat coating which prevents dryness and irritation. Industrial applications range from production of lubricants, paints, varnishes and an antifreeze component. Custom Chemical Services distributes 100% vegetable derived material produced by Musim Mas. Musim Mas is an Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) Certified company. Headquartered in Singapore, Musim Mas is one of the largest vegetable glycerin refiners in the world. Musim Mas Glycerin is produced under USP standards ideal for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics application. Technical Glycerin is available as well. Glycerin -Product Availability USP and Industrial Grades offered 551 lb drum (55 gallons) 2,000 lb IBC tote (275 gallons) 44,000 lb bulk tanker (est. 6,000 gallons) Glycerin in stock and ready to ship!