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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.
Industries
Chemistry Table
25322-68-3 | |
H(OCH2CH2)nOH | |
190 - 210 |
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), 200, Lab Grade Specifications
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) |
Safety and Shipping Information
This chemical is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
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