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Glycerine and Polyglycerols for the Industrial Sector

Modern industry seeks raw materials that combine high performance, sustainability and reliable supply. Technical glycerine and polyglycerols offer exceptional versatility. Their chemical and physical properties support many industrial processes. Manufacturers use them as synthetic intermediates, functional agents and components of complex formulations.

Spiga Nord develops and manufactures a complete range of technical glycerine grades and technical polyglycerols. The company also creates circular economy solutions for different manufacturing sectors.

Manufacturers use Spiga Nord products in resins, polyurethanes, lubricants, technical fluids and speciality chemicals. Other applications include composite materials, construction products, surface treatments, textiles, leather processing, detergents, drilling fluids and chemical synthesis.

Spiga Nord works directly with customers on new polymers, resins and lubricants. The company also supports projects that replace petrochemical raw materials with renewable alternatives. Its technical team helps each customer select the most suitable solution for the intended application.

Industrial Sector Challenges

The chemical industry faces a major transformation. Companies now focus on sustainability, lower CO₂ emissions and renewable raw materials. They also adopt new circular economy models. These priorities change how manufacturers design products and production processes.

Manufacturers must also maintain high technical performance, stable processes and competitive production costs. They need reliable supplies and consistent product quality. Each application requires specific levels of viscosity, colour, purity and water content. Chemical properties and processing behaviour also influence product selection.

No single raw material can meet every industrial requirement. Manufacturers must select each product according to its intended use and processing conditions. Spiga Nord addresses these needs with technical glycerine grades, polyglycerols and customised formulations. The company optimises its production processes and develops practical solutions for advanced industrial applications.

Our Industrial Solutions

Technical Glycerine

Spiga Nord’s technical glycerine offers a reliable solution for industrial applications that require versatility, consistent quality and continuity of supply.

The range includes:

  • GLYCEROL Technical min. 99.5%
  • GLYCEROL Technical min. 86.5%
  • Glycerol Technical Yellow

Manufacturers use these products as raw materials, chemical intermediates and functional components. Their properties support process performance, material workability and production efficiency.

Technical Polyglycerols

Polyglycerols extend the functional potential of glycerine and provide a versatile chemical platform for new industrial formulations. Their molecular structure supports many specialised applications.

Manufacturers use polyglycerols in resins, polymer systems, speciality lubricants, functional additives and drilling fluids. They also use them in advanced materials and other industrial processes.

The range includes:

  • Technical Polyglycerine
  • Refined Technical Polyglycerine

Spiga Nord offers Technical Polyglycerine in crude form and Refined Technical Polyglycerine in refined form. This choice helps customers select the most suitable grade for each process.

Water Treatment Products

Efficient resource management drives industrial innovation. Spiga Nord developed the SPIGAPUR line as part of its circular economy strategy. The company recovers specific streams from its production process and converts them into bacterial feed solutions.

Water-treatment operators widely use glycerol-based products as external carbon sources. In anoxic tanks, these products feed denitrifying bacteria and support the conversion of nitrates into gaseous nitrogen.

The range includes:

  • SPIGAPUR1000 — COD value: 1,000,000 mg/L
  • SPIGAPUR1200 — COD value: 1,200,000 mg/L

These products maximise the use of available resources, reduce waste and provide high-performance solutions in line with circular economy principles.

Industrial Applications

Spiga Nord serves customers across many industrial sectors. Its flexible product range supports both established processes and the development of new formulations.

Technical Glycerine Applications

  • Paints and inks
  • Industrial lubricants
  • Metalworking fluids
  • Textile manufacturing
  • Leather treatment
  • Industrial cleaning
  • Industrial fermentation
  • Chemical synthesis
  • Agricultural applications

Technical Polyglycerol Applications

  • Polyglycerol esters for detergents and lubricants
  • Anti-fog agents
  • Antistatic agents
  • Drilling and hydraulic fluids
  • Advanced polyurethanes
  • Bio-based alternatives to petrochemical products

The flexibility of the product range also allows Spiga Nord to evaluate new applications with customers. Its technical team develops customised solutions for specific process requirements.

Why Choose Spiga Nord

Spiga Nord provides more than industrial raw materials. The company combines chemical expertise, manufacturing experience and application support. Its knowledge of glycerine refining and polyglycerol production helps customers select the right raw material for each process.

Spiga Nord works directly with customers and evaluates the required chemical, physical and processing characteristics. This approach supports the development of new formulations, more efficient processes and consistent industrial performance.

Quality, Compliance and Traceability

Spiga Nord holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for its management systems. The company also provides dedicated technical documentation upon request.

For Refined Technical Polyglycerine, Spiga Nord ensures full batch traceability and high biodegradability. The company maintains REACH registrations in the European Union and the United Kingdom. Its production process excludes epichlorohydrin and glycidol.

Sustainable Industrial Innovation

Spiga Nord optimises its production processes according to circular economy principles. The company also continues to develop new bio-based solutions for future industrial applications.

Every project follows a clear principle: transforming glycerol chemistry into new industrial opportunities. This approach allows Spiga Nord to support customers as a technical partner. Together, they develop innovative formulations, more efficient processes and increasingly sustainable products.

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GLYCEROL Technical min. 86.5%

Refined technical-grade glycerol provided as an 86.5% aqueous solution, engineered for industrial applications requiring lower viscosity. It acts as a highly efficient additive for inks, anti-freeze formulations, tobacco moisture retention, and specialized lubricants used in polymer and textile manufacturing processes.

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GLYCEROL Technical min. 99.5%

Highly concentrated refined technical glycerol (≥99.5%) tailored for demanding industrial applications. Renowned for its strong thermal stability, low volatility, and high hygroscopicity, it functions as a superior plasticizer, industrial lubricant, anti-freeze agent, and essential raw material for synthesizing resins and technical fluids.

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Glycerol Technical Yellow

Technical-grade glycerol boasting a concentration above 88% (averaging around 95%). This cost-effective and highly versatile product is perfectly suited for heavy industrial uses, finding extensive application in drilling muds, technical detergents, construction additives, and a wide array of basic chemical syntheses.

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Refined Technical Polyglycerine

Refined Technical Polyglycerine by Spiga Nord is a high-purity, multi-functional ingredient derived from vegetable glycerine.
It offers excellent lubricating, dispersing, and stabilizing properties, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and technical applications.
Reliable and efficient, as PG-Ester or by itself, it supports improved process performance, product consistency, and formulation stability.

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Technical Polyglycerine

Technical Polyglycerine by Spiga Nord is a high-purity, multi-functional ingredient derived from vegetable glycerine.
It offers excellent lubricating, dispersing, and stabilizing properties, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and technical applications.
Reliable and efficient, as PG-Ester or by itself, it supports improved process performance, product consistency, and formulation stability.

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Technical Glycerine and Industrial Applications

Manufacturers use technical glycerine in industrial applications that do not require a food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical ingredient. Technical glycerine retains the main chemical properties of glycerine but follows broader specification limits. For example, technical glycerine allows a maximum colour value of 20 Hazen, while EP glycerine sets a maximum of 10 Hazen.
Manufacturers use Spiga Nord technical glycerine and polyglycerols in chemicals, resins, polyurethanes and lubricants. Other applications include construction products, textiles, leather processing, industrial detergents and surface treatments. Composite materials, drilling operations and bio-based formulations also use these products.

Safety, Biodegradability and Circular Solutions

No. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 does not classify Refined Technical Polyglycerine as a hazardous substance. Spiga Nord does not intentionally add SVHCs, PBTs or vPvBs to the product.
Yes. Testing according to the OECD 301B method classifies Refined Technical Polyglycerine as readily biodegradable. This characteristic supports industrial applications that prioritise environmental sustainability.
Spiga Nord developed SPIGAPUR1000 and SPIGAPUR1200 as part of its circular economy strategy. The company recovers specific streams from its production process and converts them into new technical raw materials. Wastewater treatment operations can use these products to feed bacterial populations.