Glycerine 99.5% 18, 55 gal drums @ ~525 lbs each Glycerine, or glycerol is a easy polyol compound. It is a candy tasting, colorless, odorless, nontoxic, viscous liquid that is broadly used in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl corporations that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. The glycerol spine is central to all lipids known as triglycerides. Glycerine is non-volatile and intensely hygroscopic (water-loving), and can be rinsed off any surface with ordinary water.