Polyethylene glycols (PEG)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (PEG) are used in the production of soft pharmaceutical dosage forms; water-receptive base for cream, toothpaste, compounding ingredient of lotions, deodorants, shampoos; emulsifying agents, detergents, dispersing agents, antistatic agents in textile and leather goods industry; plasticizing agent in paper-and-pulp industry; component of lubricating fluid; in polyurethane rubber production; solvents and additives in varnish and paints; in viscose production.
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS WITH LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT
Polyethylene glycols with low molecular weight from 100 to 1000, products of ethylene oxide polymerization with low glycols.
| Trade name | Chemical name | CAS Nr. | EINECS Nr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG-200 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-200 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-300 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-300 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-400 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-400 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-600 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-600 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-800 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-800 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-1000 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-1000 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS WITH HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT
Polyethylene glycols with high molecular weight from 1500 to 8000, products of ethylene oxide polymerization with low glycols.
| Trade name | Chemical name | CAS Nr. | EINECS Nr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG-1500 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-1500 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-2000 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-2000 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-4000 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-4000 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-6000 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-6000 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-8000 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-8000 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |
| PEG-10 000 | Poly(ethylene glycol)-10 000 | CAS: 25322-68-3 | 500-038-2 |