C3H8O3 – glycerol – is a colorless, odorless, viscous, non-toxic liquid. Its ability to absorb water from the air makes it useful in products (some soaps, skin care products, shaving creams, hair gels, etc) meant to keep skin smooth and moisturized. It is also used as an ingredient in fog machines! The fog is created by blending water and glycerin-based fluids, and the mixture is then heated and expelled from the fog machine. It cools as it comes into contact with the outside air and turns into an aerosol, creating a dense, visible fog.
Similar reagents
- Glycerol
- Glycerol, solution 30 %
- Glycerol, solution 45 %
- Glycerol, solution 85 %
- Food color, yellow, contains 15% water
- Food color, red, contains 15% water
- Food color, blue, contains 15% water
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Hazard information
This reagent is considered nonhazardous according to GHS classifications. Treat all reagents with caution.
