When such organic silicon derivatives as tetrahydroxyethyl[6] and tetra- (dihydroxypropyl) silane are used [7], di- and
trihydric alcohols, respectively, are formed, permitted for medical use.
Glycerol, 1,2,3-propanetriol, is a
trihydric alcohol which has a wide range of uses across various industries such as food and drinks, drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toothpaste, toiletries, plastics, tobacco, pulp and paper, paint, leather, textile, lubricants and automotive (10,11).