Glycerine — Frequently Asked Questions

9% (anhydrous/high-purity cosmetic grade) concentrations. 9% anhydrous is specified for sensitive pharmaceutical formulations. A Certificate of Analysis confirming purity, ash, water content, and heavy metals is provided with every batch. Contact us to confirm the grade that meets your incoming QC specification.

Our minimum order quantity for refined glycerine is 1,000 kg (1 MT) in IBC containers (1,000 L IBCs) and 20–22 MT for flexitank shipments. For pharmaceutical or speciality cosmetic buyers requiring smaller quantities, we can supply 200-litre drums from 500 kg upward. Full container loads in flexitanks offer the most competitive pricing per tonne. For annual volume buyers, we offer long-term supply contracts with price locking and scheduled monthly or quarterly deliveries. Please contact our B2B sales team with your volume requirement and destination.

Bio Green Wax supplies vegetable-derived refined glycerine, a co-product of palm oil and palm kernel oil fatty acid production and soap manufacturing. Our glycerine is non-synthetic and non-petroleum derived, making it suitable for use in natural, organic, and Halal/Kosher certified product formulations. Origin can be declared as palm-derived (Malaysia or Indonesia) upon request. For buyers requiring rapeseed or non-palm vegetable origin, please enquire about availability. Full traceability documentation and TSE/BSE-free declarations are provided for all our glycerine supply.

Yes. Bio Green Wax supplies pharmaceutical-grade glycerine conforming to USP (NF), BP, and EP monograph specifications. Testing covers purity (min. 5%), water content, ash content, chlorinated compounds, heavy metals, arsenic, lead, and acrolein, all within pharmacopoeial limits. Pharmaceutical-grade glycerine from Bio Green Wax is used in oral medicines, topical formulations, suppositories, capsule coating, and as a cosmetic humectant.

We provide full Excipient Information Package (EIP) documentation including GMP compliance, Halal/Kosher certificates, and origin declaration. Contact our pharma supply team for a quotation.

Our refined glycerine (99.7% USP grade) meets the following key quality parameters: ash content less than 0.005%, chloride content below 10 ppm, sulphate below 20 ppm, arsenic below 1.5 ppm, and heavy metals (as lead) below 5 ppm — all within USP and EP pharmacopoeial limits. These values are confirmed by accredited third-party laboratory analysis on every production batch. Full CoA with all critical quality parameters is provided with each shipment. Buyers with specific incoming quality specifications should share these at the time of enquiry for pre-supply confirmation.

Glycerine prices are closely linked to biodiesel and oleochemical production volumes and fluctuate with vegetable oil markets. Bio Green Wax provides weekly updated FOB and CIF pricing for refined glycerine to all major global ports. To receive a current market price, please contact our B2B sales team with your destination port, required purity grade, and order volume. Volume contracts, regular shipment schedules, and annual framework agreements attract preferential pricing. We also offer forward pricing for buyers seeking price certainty over 3–12 month supply periods.

Yes. All refined glycerine supplied by Bio Green Wax is available with Halal certification from a recognised Islamic certification authority, confirming vegetable origin and Shariah-compliant processing. Kosher certification is also available for buyers supplying Jewish dietary law-compliant products. Halal and Kosher certificates are issued per production lot and accompany all shipping documentation.

These certifications are essential for cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical manufacturers targeting Muslim and Jewish consumer markets globally. Please specify your certification requirement at the time of enquiry.

Yes. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic-grade glycerine from Bio Green Wax is widely used across these applications. In toothpaste, glycerine serves as a humectant and texture agent. In skincare, it functions as a powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture. In oral pharmaceutical syrups, it improves palatability and acts as a co-solvent. 5%+ purity glycerine with USP/BP compliance.

Bio Green Wax supplies documented, certified glycerine with full product dossiers to support EU, UK, US, and GCC regulatory submissions. Contact our personal care and pharma team for application-specific guidance.

Yes. Bio Green Wax supplies crude glycerine (typically 80–85% glycerol content) generated as a co-product of biodiesel production and soap manufacturing, suitable for buyers who operate their own glycerine purification or refining operations. Crude glycerine contains water, soap, methanol residues, and salt, and requires further processing before use in food, pharma, or cosmetics applications.

However, it is suitable as a feedstock for glycerine refiners, fermentation (animal feed or biogas), and some industrial applications. Contact us for current availability and FOB pricing for crude glycerine from certified biodiesel producers.

For EU imports, Bio Green Wax provides: CoA conforming to EP/USP specifications, MSDS/SDS, Certificate of Origin, Halal/Kosher certificate, TSE/BSE-free declaration, and REACH compliance statement. For US FDA compliance, we provide documentation supporting GRAS status, USP-NF monograph conformance, and food/pharmaceutical contact compliance.

For both markets, we can provide supplier qualification questionnaires and audit support documentation upon request. Our trade documentation team is experienced in handling glycerine import requirements for EU, USA, GCC, India, and UK markets. Contact us for a complete document checklist.

Yes. Bio Green Wax supplies food-grade refined glycerine conforming to EU food additive specification E422 (Glycerol) and FAO/WHO JECFA standards. Food-grade glycerine is used in food manufacturing as a humectant, solvent, sweetener, and texturiser in products including confectionery, baked goods, beverages, and processed foods. Our food-grade glycerine meets EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 purity criteria and is Halal certified.

Full food safety documentation including CoA, CoO, and food safety certificate is provided with each shipment. Contact our food ingredients team for a competitive supply quotation.

Refined glycerine from Bio Green Wax is available in: 1,000-litre IBCs (approximately 1,260 kg net), 200-litre drums (approximately 252 kg net), flexitanks (16,000–22,000 kg per 20-ft container), and ISO tanks (20,000–24,000 kg per tank) for bulk shipments. IBCs are the preferred format for mid-volume buyers such as cosmetics manufacturers and pharmaceutical compounders.

Flexitanks and ISO tanks offer the best value for high-volume buyers including personal care manufacturers and food processors. Road tanker delivery is available within select regions. Please share your required volume and unloading infrastructure when enquiring.

Refined glycerine has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored under proper conditions. It should be kept in sealed, clean, stainless steel or HDPE containers at ambient temperature (15–30°C), away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and reactive chemicals. Glycerine is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the atmosphere, so containers should remain sealed until use. It is also miscible with water and alcohols, so contamination prevention is important in pharmaceutical and food settings. Our SDS provides full handling, storage, and emergency response guidance.

Yes. Glycerine is a critical humectant in tobacco processing, where it is used to maintain moisture, pliability, and freshness in cut tobacco and reconstituted tobacco leaf. Bio Green Wax supplies technical and food-grade glycerine suitable for tobacco humectant applications, meeting the quality requirements of major tobacco processors in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Our glycerine is available in bulk tanker, flexitank, or IBC format to suit tobacco factory receiving infrastructure. Contact our industrial sales team for pricing and availability tailored to tobacco sector requirements.

Bio Green Wax specialises in palm-derived refined glycerine, sourced from palm oil and palm kernel oil processing in Malaysia and Indonesia. For buyers requiring non-palm alternatives, we can facilitate supply of rapeseed-derived glycerine (from European biodiesel production) on request, subject to availability. Tallow-derived glycerine is not part of our standard supply range.

Palm-derived glycerine is fully vegetable-origin, Halal-compliant, and traceable through RSPO or ISCC-certified supply chains. Origin declaration is provided on all shipping documentation. Please specify your origin preference when enquiring.

Yes. 5%+) vegetable glycerine is widely used as the base carrier in e-cigarette (vaping) liquids, where it produces the visible vapour cloud when heated. Bio Green Wax supplies USP/EP-grade vegetable glycerine suitable for vaping liquid formulation, with full purity certification, CoA, and origin documentation. Buyers in this sector typically require very low levels of impurities including chlorinated compounds, heavy metals, and acrolein.

Our pharma-grade glycerine meets or exceeds these requirements. Contact us for grade specification details and a competitive supply quotation for your vaping liquid production.

Our 99.7% refined glycerine has a specific gravity of 1.261–1.263 at 25°C (conforming to USP specification) and a refractive index of 1.472–1.475 at 20°C. These physical constants are essential QC parameters for incoming inspection in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food manufacturing. Additional QC values include: boiling point 290°C (at 760 mmHg), flash point 160°C (closed cup), and viscosity approximately 1,412 mPas at 20°C. All values are confirmed in the CoA provided with each lot. Please share your incoming QC specification for pre-supply conformance review.

Yes. Bio Green Wax provides technical support for B2B buyers formulating with glycerine in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications. Our technical team can advise on optimal usage levels (typically 5–20% in skin care formulations), compatibility with other ingredients, and formulation stability. We can also assist with regulatory documentation requirements for EU, UK, US, and GCC market submissions.

Sample quantities of pharmaceutical-grade glycerine are available for formulation trials. Contact our technical support desk with your formulation brief and we will provide guidance within 48 business hours.

Yes. 1%) for speciality pharmaceutical applications including injectable formulations, ophthalmic preparations, and moisture-sensitive drug delivery systems. Anhydrous glycerine requires specialist handling and packaging under nitrogen to prevent moisture absorption. It is supplied in sealed, nitrogen-blanketed drums or IBCs with full pharmacopoeial CoA and GMP documentation.

Due to its speciality nature, anhydrous glycerine is available to order with lead times of 4–6 weeks. Please share your technical specification and intended use for a supply quotation.

Standard lead times for refined glycerine supply from our principal supply origins (Malaysia, Indonesia) are: 4–6 weeks to European ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp), 2–3 weeks to Indian ports (Nhava Sheva, Chennai), 2–4 weeks to Middle Eastern ports (Jebel Ali, Dammam), and 3–5 weeks to East Asian ports.

For buyers in Europe, we also maintain IBC and drum stock positions with some European logistics partners, allowing lead times of 1–2 weeks for specific grades. Long-term supply contracts with scheduled deliveries eliminate lead time uncertainty. Contact our logistics team for a precise delivery schedule.

Yes. Bio Green Wax Ltd is a trusted global supplier of Glycerine, delivering to clients across all major continents including Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. We supply to over 50 countries with established logistics networks, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

All shipments comply with international trade standards, and we hold certifications including RSPO SG, ISO 9001, and HACCP to meet the regulatory requirements of any destination market. Whether you need bulk quantities for industrial manufacturing or smaller volumes for specialty applications, Bio Green Wax ensures reliable, worldwide supply of premium-quality Glycerine.