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What is inside of glycerin?

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Glycerine is a pure organic compound it is a trihydric alcohol so contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

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What household items have glycerin in them?

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How do you spell glycerin?

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Can glycerin be encapsulated?

It is possible for glycerin to be encapsulated. The most common form of encapsulated glycerin is Vegetable glycerin. Capsules may be sold at a pharmacy, such as Walgreens or CVS.


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Who invented or discovered glycerin?

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What can you use instead of glycerin?

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Glycerin is it preservative?

Not really, glycerin is a humidicant. Meaning that it does not evaporate and in fact absorbs water from the air. It is this property of glycerin that keeps "glycerin preserved" foliage soft and pliable (unlike dried foliage which is brittle). Also glycerin is a sugar and hence it is subject to bio-degradation.


Where can you buy glycerin in Brisbane Australia?

Glycerin is available at most chemists.


Will glycerin float on water?

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