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CAS No.: | 25322-68-3 |
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Product Name: Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
CAS No.: 25322-68-3
Synonyms: PEG, Poly(ethylene oxide), PEO (depending on molecular weight)
Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow, viscous liquid or waxy solid (depending on molecular weight)
Product details:
Test items | Analytical methods |
Standard | Result | Result found |
Appearance (25ºC) | Current EP |
White or almost white solid with a waxy or paraffifin-like appearance very soluble in water and in methylene chloride, freely soluble in ethanol (96 per cent), practically insoluble in fatty oils and in mineral oils |
Conforms | Qualified |
Identification |
Current EP | A | Conforms | Qualified |
Current EP | B | Conforms | Qualified | |
Current EP | C | Conforms | Qualified | |
Appearance of solution | Current EP | Meet requirements | Conforms | Qualified |
Completeness and Color of Solution |
Current USP |
Meet requirements | Clarity and color of solution |
Qualified |
Acidity or alkalinity | Current EP | Meet requirements | Conforms | Qualified |
Acidity and alkalinity | Current USP | ~ 4 . 5 7 . 5 |
5.8 | Qualified |
Average Molecular Weight | Current USP | 1350~ 1650 | 1500 | Qualified |
Viscosity(98 .9ºC , cst) | Current USP | 26~33 | Conforms | Qualified |
Viscosity(20ºC , mPa · s) | Current EP | 34~50 | Conforms | Qualified |
Freezing point (ºC) | Current EP | 42~48 | 44 | Qualified |
Hydroxyl value | Current EP | 70~80 | 74.8 | Qualified |
Reducing substances | Current EP | Meet requirements | Conforms | Qualified |
Formaldehyde (ppm) | Current EP | ≤30 | Conforms | Qualified |
Dioxan( ppm) | Current EP | ≤10 | ND | Qualified |
1,4-Dioxane( μg/g) | Current USP | ≤10 | ND | Qualified |
Water (%) | Current EP | ≤1.0 | 0.1% | Qualified |
Sulfated ash(%) | Current EP | ≤0.2 | 0.08 | Qualified |
Residue on Ignition (%) | Current USP | ≤0. 1 | <0.1 | Qualified |
Parameter | Typical Value |
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Molecular Weight (MW) | PEG-200 ~ PEG-6000+ |
Appearance | Clear liquid or white solid |
pH (5% in water) | 4.5-7.5 |
Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g) | Varies by MW |
Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% |
Viscosity (25°C) | Varies by MW |
Melting Point (°C) | ~4°C (PEG-200) to ~65°C+ (PEG-6000) |
Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol |
Boiling Point: >250°C (depends on MW)
Density: ~1.12-1.14 g/cm³
Viscosity: Increases with molecular weight
Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Odor: Odorless or mild
Pharmaceutical: Used as base for ointments, laxatives, tablet binders
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Moisturizers, creams, lotions, shampoos
Industrial: Lubricants, antistatic agents, textile processing
Food Industry: Used as food additive, carrier or coating agent
Paints & Coatings: Flow control and dispersing agent
Adhesives & Sealants: Plasticizer and binder
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