Mad og drikkevarer

• Humectant: Keeps food moist, extending shelf life in baked goods, candies, and dried fruits.
• Sweetener: Acts as a sugar substitute, offering a mild sweetness in various products.
• Solvent: Dissolves flavorings and colorings, ensuring even distribution in food formulations.
• Thickener: Adds body and texture to liquids like sauces and dressings.

Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care

• Moisturizer: Widely used in lotions, creams, and soaps to hydrate skin and prevent dryness.
• Solvent & Vehicle: Dissolves active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in liquid medications and topical preparations.
• Lubricant: Found in ophthalmic solutions and personal lubricants.
• Emulsifier: Helps mix oil and water in cosmetic formulations, creating stable products.
• Excipient: Functions as a binder or coating agent in tablets and capsules.

Industrielle anvendelser

• Polymer Production: A key component in manufacturing polyols for polyurethanes, used in foams, coatings, and adhesives.
• Antifreeze: Utilized in some antifreeze formulations due to its low freezing point.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a raw material for producing various chemicals, including nitroglycerin and epichlorohydrin.
• Lubricant: Applied in certain industrial machinery and processes.

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