Description

About Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), 200, Lab Grade

Polyethylene Glycol 200 is a type of polyethylene glycol with an average molecular weight around 200 grams per mole. Polyethylene glycols are polymers composed of repeating ethylene glycol units.

COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Pharmaceuticals: PEG 200 is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a solvent, plasticizer, or vehicle for various active ingredients. It can improve the solubility and stability of drugs.
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care: PEG 200 is found in a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products, including creams, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners, where it functions as a moisturizer, emulsifier, and thickening agent.
  • Industrial: PEG 200 is used in industrial applications such as lubricants, surfactants, and as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals.
  • Food Additives: PEG 200 may be used as an additive in food and beverages, primarily as an emulsifier, stabilizer, or humectant.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS
25322-68-3
Molecular Formula
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Molecular Weight
190 - 210
Grade
Lab Grade
Appearance
Liquid
Auto-ignition Temperature
350 °C (662 °F)
Boiling Point
> 200 °C (> 392 °F)
Color
Colorless
Density
1.1244 g/cm3 @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Evaporation Rate
< 0.01
Flash Point
185 °C (365 °F)
Freezing Point
-65 °C (-85 °F)
Kinematic Viscosity
4.1 - 4.8 mm2/s @ 98.9 °C (210.0 °F)
Lower Explosion Limit
1 %(V)
Odor
Characteristic, mild
pH
4.5 - 7.0 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Relative Density
1.127 @ 20 °C (68 °F) Reference Material: (water = 1)
Relative Vapor Density
< 7 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Solubility in Water
Soluble
Thermal Decomposition
> 250 °C (> 482 °F)
Upper Explosion Limit
7 %(V)
Vapor Pressure
< 0.01 mmHg @ 20 °C (68 °F)
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This chemical is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

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