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Astroglide

under Glycerol
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More on Glycerol Definition: A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, and sweetening agent.      Other names Glycerin; Glycerine; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
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Astroglide
  a new water-soluble inert vaginal lubricant that does not contain petroleum or other ingredients toxic to sperm; consisting mainly of deionized water and glycerin 		0   *Glycerol Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies Fertil Steril 1992 Sep;58(3):630-2

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