PEG-2000
Outline
Polyethylene Glycols Classified Depending on its Number-Average Molecular Weight
Features
· Compatible with skin/water-soluble & -retainable/non-volatile/free from greasiness.
· Low acute toxicity/low irritancy to eyes & skins.
· This roduct and its aqueous solutions show excellent lubricity.
<Pharmaceutical Applications>
· Pharmacehtical grade is different as a trade name of MACROGOL that conforms to Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
<Cosmetics & Toiletries>
· Base material for the use of hair-care/skin-care.
· Water-soluble bases which have low acute toxicity and low irritation to the skins and eyes.
· Moisturizing agents/moistening agents/solvents.
· Biodegradability.
· Used as a solubilizer for liquid detergents.
· Applicable as a water-soluble base for cosmetic creams and hand creams.
<Papermaking>
· Softeners - Suitable as paper softeners; the softening effect lasts a long time due to the low.
<Resins>
· Resin Modifier - Imparts flexibility and hydrophilic properties to polyester, polyurethane and alkyd resins when it modifies the resins by using its primary hydroxyl groups at both ends of its molecule.
<Agrichemicals>
· Auxiliaries - Effective in controlling fluidity and anticaking for powdery preparations and flowable agrichemicals.
<Chemical Products>
· Surfactants-Various surfactants can be synthesized through reactions of the primary hydroxyl groups at both ends of the PEG molecule. Among them, the higher fatty acid esters of PEG products are surfactants that are widely used as emulsifiers, dispersants and detergents.
· Other Chemical Materials-The primary hydroxyl groups at both ends of the PEG molecule can be chemically changed to other groups (alkyl-etherified, aminated, carboxylated, glycidyl etherified, or esterified). These PEG derivatives can be used as raw materials for various chemical products.
<Others>
· Heat Reservoirs - Applicable as heat reservoirs due to its high fusion heat.
Functions
- ・Wetting/Penetrating
- ・Dispersing
- ・Lubricating/Leveling
- ・Plasticizing/Softening
- ・Viscosity Controlling
- ・Adhesive
- ・Antistatic
- ・Cold or Heat Insulating
- ・Reacting/Forming
- ・Solubilizing
- ・Others
Applications
- ・Cosmetics/Hair care & Skincare
- ・Detergents/Softeners
- ・Pharmaceuticals/Quasi-Drugs/Medical Supplies
- ・Agrichemicals/Horticulture Supplies
- ・Textiles
- ・Synthetic Resins & Rubbers
- ・Others
Composition
Polyols Polyethylene glycol
Properties, and other information
| Principal Component | Polyethylene glycol | Appearance | White wax（20±5℃） | pH(Sample Concentration) | 5.5（5 wt % aqueous solution） |
| Freezing Point（℃） | 51 | Hydroxyl Value | 56 | Number-Average Molecular Weight | 2,000（Calculated from hydroxyl value） |
| INCI Name | PEG-40 | Chinese INCI Name | 聚乙二醇-40 | Export to China | ○ |
| Registrated on IECIC2015 | ○ |
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