GLYCINE USP-NF Grade
USP-NF Grade Glycine
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Acts to buffer or stabilize the pH of those systems containing it
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Promotes the gastric absorption of certain drugs
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When formulated in an aluminum-zirconium tetrachlorohydrex complex, glycine buffers the high acidity of active ingredients in antiperspirants
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Effective buffer in cosmetics, toiletry products and nasal sprays
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Mask the bitter tastes of some hydrolyzed proteins and food substances
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Enhances the consumer appeal of oral medications and hygiene products such as lozenges, mouthwashes and cough syrups
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Antiperspirant
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Animal feed
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pH buffers
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Sweeteners
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Soft drinks
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Lozenges & tablets
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Syrups
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Mouthwashes
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Antacids
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Analgesics
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Cosmetics
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Toiletries
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Biocide applications
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Appearance |
Description |
Assay |
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white, crystalline powder |
white, odorless, crystalline powder with sweet taste |
98.5–101.5% calculated on a dry basis |
Applications
- Personal Care
- Pet/Animal Feed
Benefits
- Buffering
- Flavor Enhancement
- Flavor Masking
- pH Stabilization
Features
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Acts to buffer or stabilize the pH of those systems containing it
-
Promotes the gastric absorption of certain drugs
-
When formulated in an aluminum-zirconium tetrachlorohydrex complex, glycine buffers the high acidity of active ingredients in antiperspirants
-
Effective buffer in cosmetics, toiletry products and nasal sprays
-
Mask the bitter tastes of some hydrolyzed proteins and food substances
-
Enhances the consumer appeal of oral medications and hygiene products such as lozenges, mouthwashes and cough syrups
Uses
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Antiperspirant
-
Animal feed
-
pH buffers
-
Sweeteners
-
Soft drinks
-
Lozenges & tablets
-
Syrups
-
Mouthwashes
-
Antacids
-
Analgesics
-
Cosmetics
-
Toiletries
-
Biocide applications
Typical Properties
|
Appearance |
Description |
Assay |
|
white, crystalline powder |
white, odorless, crystalline powder with sweet taste |
98.5–101.5% calculated on a dry basis |
Product Applications & Benefits
Applications
- Personal Care
- Pet/Animal Feed
Benefits
- Buffering
- Flavor Enhancement
- Flavor Masking
- pH Stabilization
Product details
Simplest amino acid - used in a range of applications, such as flavor enhancers and maskers, pH buffers and stabilizers, ingredients in pharmaceutical products and as a chemical intermediate
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