Home Applications

• Rubber tubing softener
• Used in sizing and softening of fabrics
• Machine lubrication
• Refrigeration agent
• Production of polyglycerols for use in shale stabilization
• Drilling muds
• Surface coatings and paints
• Plasticizer, humectant, and lubricant in paper manufacturing
• Anti-freeze fluids
• De-icing fluids
• Polyols for flexible foam
• Polyurethane products
• Softener and plasticizer

• Emulsifier
• Sweetener in foods and soft drinks
• Humectant to prevent drying
• Water substitute
• Edible plasticizer in foods
• Meat and collagen casings
• Humectant in pet foods

• Excipient use in: Gel caps, cough syrups
• Improves smoothness and provides lubrication in medicines
• Catheter lubricant

• Body lotions and sunscreen
• Humectant in skin care creams
• Solvent and lubricant in lipstick and mascara
• Sorbitol substitute
• Toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Bar soap moisturizer and softener
• Body wash
• Shampoo