Definition and development history of polyglycerol

As early as the 20th century, the synthesis of polyglycerol was reported. However, due to many problems with product quality, such as poor odor, poor color and poor stability, its application in food, medicine and daily chemicals was greatly limited. But in recent years, the situation has changed dramatically.

With the in-depth research and continuous improvement of polyglycerol synthesis process and separation and purification methods, the quality of polyglycerol and its derivatives has been greatly improved. At the same time, the rise of the global biodiesel industry has made its by-product glycerol a rich and cheap resource. Developing glycerol deep-processing products and increasing the added value of glycerol have become a hot topic in biomass chemical research, and the use of glycerol to prepare polyglycerol is one of the important ways.

Characteristics of polyglycerol

Polyglycerol has both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties, and has multiple properties such as good emulsification, dispersion, wetting, stability, and foaming. It is quite stable in acidic, alkaline, and neutral environments, and has good emulsification properties when the salt content is high. For example, in the food industry, appropriate polyglycerol products can be selected as emulsifiers, stabilizers, etc. according to the needs of different foods;

Application of polyglycerol in cosmetics

Polyglycerol-4 oleate Cas 71012-10-7 is widely used in cosmetics. It has the effects of moisturizing, repairing skin barrier, inhibiting inflammation and anti-oxidation. This shows that polyglycerol has the effect of maintaining and improving the skin.

Safety of polyglycerol

Polyglycerol can be decomposed during human metabolism, thereby participating in metabolism and being used by the human body, and is highly safe. It is widely used in food, daily chemicals, medicine and other fields. On June 30, 2023, the European Union issued a regulation to revise the use of food additives, and adjusted the use and specifications of polyglycerol polyricinoleate, etc., further standardizing the safety requirements of polyglycerol in the food field. Therefore, polyglycerol has shown high safety in both food and cosmetics, providing reliable guarantee for its wide application.

Uses of Polyglycerol

In the food industry, polyglycerol can be used as a moisturizer and softener. In the chemical industry, polyglycerol can be used to make polyglycerol esters and various resins. In the field of daily chemicals, polyglycerol can be used in various cosmetics, such as facial cleansers, soaps, bath gels, shampoos, lipsticks, etc. In the field of petroleum, polyglycerol is a glycerol-based and polyol-based drilling fluid raw material, which can effectively inhibit the hydration and expansion of shale, stabilize the well wall, and has good lubrication properties. It can effectively prevent drill sticking, increase mechanical drilling speed, protect reservoirs, improve recovery, and has no pollution to the environment. In short, polyglycerol has a wide range of uses and plays an important role in many fields such as food, chemical industry, daily chemicals, and petroleum.

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