Polyethylene glycol 200 is used in cosmetics for its effective solubilizing and moisture-retaining properties.
Polyethylene glycol 200 serves as a release agent in foam manufacturing, improving mold release and product consistency.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is employed in drug formulations for its lubricating and solubilizing capabilities, enhancing medication efficacy and stability.
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
EC Number / EINECS: 500-038-2
Molecular Formula: HO-(C₂H₄O)ₙ-H (n ≈ average chain length giving ~200 g/mol)
Molecular Weight: ~190–210 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
1,11-DIHYDROXY-3,6,9-TRIOXAUNDECANE,2,2'-(OXYBIS(2,1-ETHANEDIYLOXY))BISETHANOL,CARBOWAX PEG 200,HI-DRY,LIPO POLYGLYCOL 200,LUMULSE PEG 200,MACROGOL 200,NSC-1262,PEG 200,P EG- 4,PEG-4 [INCI],PLURACARE E 200,POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200,POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 [II],POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 [USP-RS],POLYGLYKOL 200,SABOPEG 200,TEG,TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL,TETRAGLYCOL,TOHO PEG NO. 200,UNIPEG-200 X,UPIWAX 200,Polyethylene Glycol 200,PEG 200,PEG-200,R95B8J264J,203-989-9,MACROGOL 200,polyox FRA,1,11-DIHYDROXY-3,6,9-TRIOXAUNDECANE,1,2-ETHANEDIOL, HOMOPOLYMER,1660O,1660S,ALKOX,ALKOX E 30,ALPHA-HYDRO-OMEGA-HYDROXYPOLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL)POLYOXYETHYLENEDIOL),CARBOWAX E 9000,CARBOWAX PEG 200,CBP 20,CERASOL 250A,CHEMIOX E 20(C),DB-WAX,DECUFLUX RM 33,DESMOPHEN L 1208,E 1450NF,E 200 (POLYGLYCOL),E 400NF,EMKAPOL 150,EMKAPOL 200,ETHYLENE OXIDE, HOMOPOLYMER,ETHYLENE POLYOXIDE,GAFANOL E 300,GENOPLAST 200,IW (DISPERSANT),KLEANPREP,LAPROL 1001,LAPROL 402,LINEARTOP P,LIPO POLYGLYCOL 200,LUMULSE PEG 200,LUTROL 9,M 9000,MACOL E 300,MACROGOL 400R,MICROSOLV PEG 100,NOPCOFLOC 310,NSC-1262,OEG,OEG 100,OEG 2000,OEG 300,OXIDE A,OXIDE WAX A,OXIRANE, HOMOPOLYMER,P 300 (POLYOXYALKYLENE),PE 68,PE 68 (POLYOL),PEG (POLYGLYCOL),PEG 115,PEG 20000,PEG 2M,PEG 35,PEG 4,PEG 4000N,PEG 4600,PEG 5000,PEG 6,PEG 6000S,PEG 75,PEO 1,PEO 10,PEO 100,PEO 15,PEO 16,PEO 18,PEO 3,PEO 5000,PEO 8,PEOPO-A,PLASTIGEN PR 8086,PLURACARE E 200,PLURACOL E 300,PLURACOL E 4600,PLURIOL 9000,PLURIOL E,PLURIOL E 2000,PLURIOL E 300,PLURIOL E 9000,POLIKOL,POLIKOL 1600,POLIKOL 300,POLIKOL 3T,POLY(ETHYLENE ETHER) GLYCOL,POLY(OXYETHYLENE) GLYCOL,POLY(VINYL OXIDE),POLYDIOL 1550,POLYDIOL 200,POLYDIOL 300,POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 (II),POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 (USP-RS),POLYGLYCOL 12000,POLYGLYCOL 300,POLYGLYKOL 200,POLYGOL,POLYHYDROXYETHYLENE,POLYOX (POLYGLYCOL),POLYOX 1,POLYOX 100,POLYOX 30,POLYOX 303,POLYOX 309,POLYOX 600K,POLYOX COAGULANT,POLYOX N 10,POLYOX N 12K,POLYOX N 3000,POLYOX N 60K,POLYOX N 750,POLYOX N 78,POLYOX N 80,POLYOX OF 50,POLYOX UCARFLOC 309,POLYOX WRN 3000,POLYOX WRPA 3154,POLYOX WSR,POLYOX WSR 1105,POLYOX WSR 205,POLYOX WSR 303,POLYOX WSR 31,POLYOX WSR 35,POLYOX WSR 700,POLYOX WSR 80,POLYOX WSR-FRA,POLYOX WSR-N 10,POLYOX WSR-N 12K,POLYOX WSR-N 205,POLYOX WSR-N 3000,POLYOX WSR-N 301,POLYOX WSR-N 303,POLYOX WSR-N 3333,POLYOX WSR-N 60K,POLYOX WSR-N 750,POLYOX WSR-N 78,POLYOX WSR-N 80,POLYOX WSR-N 80-1001C,POLYOXYALKYLENES, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL,POLYOXYDIN,POLYOXYETHYLENEDIOL,POLYWAX 12000,POLYWAX 20000,POSTONAL,PT-C 300ZT,PT-T 8-200DL,REXOL P 2002,SABOPEG 200,SOLBASE,SS 70,ST 836,SUPEROX 0.1,SUPEROX 0.6,SUPEROX 4,SUPEROX 5,SURFONYL,SWASCONOL D 60,SWASCONOL D 80,TEISAN Z 75,TENZILIN 200,TENZILIN 300,TOHO PEG NO. 200,U 100 (POLYGLYCOL),UCAR 4C,UCARFLOC,ULTRAFLOC 309,UNIPEG-200 X,UPIWAX 200,VITERRA 2 HYDROGEL,WSR 205,WSR 301,WSR 35,WSR-N 10,WSR-N 3000,WSR-N 750,WSR-N COAG,ZUSOPLAST 9002,PEO,PEG,PEG 600,PEG 200,PEG 400,macrogol,carbowax,PEG 6000,PEG 8000,PEG 1000,Carmowax,alcoxe30,Alcox E 30,Alcox E 160,Aquacide III,PEG 200-8000,poly(oxyethylene),Polyethyleneglycol,Polyethylene glycol,PolyethyleneoxideMW,Polyethylene Glycol,Polyethylene glygcol,Poly(ethylene oxide),Poly ethylene glycol,Poly(ethylene glycol),Polyethylene glycol PEG,Polyethylene glycol series,1,2-ethanediol,homopolymer,Polyethylene Glycol 5000000,PEG 6000, MB Grade (1.12033),Ethylene glycol 8000 polymer,Polyethylene glycol - 6000 grade,Tri-(2,3-Dibromopropyl) Phosphate,polyethylene oxide standard 511000,Poly(ethylene oxide),approx. 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Polyethylene glycol 200 is an essential component in various manufacturing and processing industries, valued for its excellent compatibility with numerous organic solvents and outstanding water solubility.
Whether used in rubber manufacturing, textile processing, or personal care products, Polyethylene glycol 200 enhances product qualities, making it a versatile and indispensable chemical solvent in numerous applications.
Polyethylene Glycol 200, commonly referred to as PEG 200, is a low-molecular-weight grade of polyethylene glycol.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a clear, water-soluble, and versatile polymer that functions efficiently across various industrial applications due to its lubricating, hydrating, and solubility properties.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a clear, colorless viscous liquid and is especially suited for the demands of the cosmetics industry.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a heat-stable, hygroscopic polyethylene glycol with low vapor pressure and excellent humectant properties.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is completely soluble in water, molecularly stable, non-volatile, and characterized by low toxicity, making it highly versatile in formulation applications.
Polyethylene glycol 200 provides enhanced solvency, lubricity, and hygroscopicity, offering key functional benefits across industries.
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.
Polyethylene glycol 200, a neutral polymer of molecular weight 200, is a water-soluble, low immunogenic and biocompatible polymer formed by repeating units of ethylene glycol.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a low molecular weight, water-soluble polymer designed for broad industrial use where consistent flow, moisture retention, and compatibility are essential.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid with odorless characteristics and excellent solubility in water and alcohols.
Polyethylene glycol 200's molecular weight is approximately 200 g/mol, and it demonstrates a low vapor pressure (0.1 mmHg at 20°C) with a viscosity of 50-70 cP at 25°C.
Polyethylene glycol 200 meets USP-NF Monograph and Food Chemical Codex (FCC) standards, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food-related processing applications.
Polyethylene glycol 200 formulation emphasizes stringent impurity control (trace metals, chlorides, sulfates) and a low water content to support precise formulation and performance in downstream processes.
Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are condensation polymers of ethylene oxide and water with the general formula H(OCH2CH2)nOH.
They are the most commercially important type of polyether.
The low molecular weight compounds up to 700 are colorless, odorless viscous liquids with a freezing point from -10˚C (diethylene gycol), while polymerized compounds with higher molecular weight than 1,000 are wax like solids with melting point up to 67˚C.
While PEGs with different molecular weights find use in different applications and have different physical properties (e.g. viscosity) due to chain length effects, their chemical properties are nearly identical.
The numbers that are often included in the names of PEGs indicate their average molecular weights, e.g. a PEG with n=9 would have an average molecular weight of approximately 400 and would be labeled PEG 400.
Most PEGs include molecules with a distribution of molecular weights, i.e. they are polydisperse.
PEGs are soluble in water and most organic solvents.
Polyethylene glycols are non-toxic, odorless, neutral, lubricating, nonvolatile and nonirritating and are used in a variety of pharmaceuticals and in medications as a solvent, dispersing agent, ointment and suppository bases, vehicle, and tablet excipient.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a polyether compound in the polyethylene glycol family, consisting of repeating ethylene oxide units attached to terminal hydroxyl groups.
PEGs are produced by the polymerization of ethylene oxide, and the number “200” refers to an average molecular weight of ~200 g/mol.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is typically a clear, colorless, viscous liquid that is hydrophilic and water-soluble.
Polyethylene glycol compounds are widely used in industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and laboratory applications due to their solvent properties and low toxicity.
PEGs also may be referred to using names that depend on the region or industry (e.g., macrogol in medical contexts).
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a polyether compound with the chemical structure H−(O−CH2−CH2)n−OH.
Traditionally, Polyethylene glycol 200 is derived from petroleum-based sources.
USES and APPLICATIONS of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
Rubber and Latex Industries: Polyethylene glycol 200 is utilized as a softener, antistatic agent, and release agent to improve processing and final product quality.
Textile Production: Polyethylene glycol 200 acts as a scouring agent, sizing agent, and dyeing agent to enhance fabric treatment processes and end-product functionality.
Foam Production: Polyethylene glycol 200 serves as a release agent in foam manufacturing, improving mold release and product consistency.
Personal Care Products: Polyethylene glycol 200 is used in cosmetics for its effective solubilizing and moisture-retaining properties.
Pharmaceuticals: Polyethylene glycol 200 is employed in drug formulations for its lubricating and solubilizing capabilities, enhancing medication efficacy and stability.
Pharmaceutical Applications of Polyethylene glycol 200: Pharmacehtical grade is different as a trade name of MACROGOL that conforms to Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
Appilication of Polyethylene glycol 200: Rubber and Latex Industries, Textile Production, Foam Production, Personal Care Products, and Pharmaceuticals.
Whether used in rubber manufacturing, textile processing, or personal care products, Polyethylene glycol 200 enhances product qualities, making it a versatile and indispensable chemical solvent in numerous applications.
Industrial Applications of Polyethylene glycol 200: Chemical / Detergent / Paint & Resin / Pharmaceutical / Textile / Tile & Ceramic
Polyethylene Glycol 200 is a vital compound extensively used in the biomedical industry.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is widely employed as a carrier agent in drug delivery systems to enhance solubility and permeability.
Additionally, Polyethylene Glycol 200 is utilized in the formulation of ointments, creams, and suppositories for treating various skin conditions such as dermatitis and psoriasis.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is utilized in numerous fields, including pharmaceutical, personal care products and industrial applications.
Applications of Polyethylene glycol 200: solvent, Chemical Intermediate.
Pharmaceuticals: Polyethylene glycol 200 is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a solvent, plasticizer, or vehicle for various active ingredients.
Polyethylene glycol 200 can improve the solubility and stability of drugs.
Cosmetics and Personal Care: Polyethylene glycol 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: Polyethylene glycol 200 is used in industrial applications such as lubricants, surfactants, and as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals.
Food Additives: Polyethylene glycol 200 may be used as an additive in food and beverages, primarily as an emulsifier, stabilizer, or humectant.
Uses of Polyethylene glycol 200: Adhesives & Cements, Anti Static Agent, Antiperspirants, Bar Soaps, Ceramic Glazes, Deodorant Sticks, Deodorants, Exfoliant Scrub, Eye Creams, Hair Styling Aids, Lubricant, Mold Release Agent, Ointments, Perm Neutralizers, Plasticizer, Sunscreens, Suppositories, Suspension Agent, Thickener, Wood Treating
HPLC Mobile Phase: Polyethylene glycol 200 is used as a mobile phase component in reversed-phase chromatography for separation of organic compounds with compatibility to typical stationary phases.
Cosmetic Moisturizer: Polyethylene glycol 200 acts as a humectant to retain skin moisture in creams and lotions, contributing to texture and occlusivity without adverse taste or odor.
Pharmaceutical Excipients use of Polyethylene glycol 200: Solvent and stabilizer in multiple dosage forms, supporting uniformity and viscosity control in formulations.
Industrial Lubricant: Polyethylene glycol 200 serves as a lubricant in machinery and equipment, reducing friction and wear in contact surfaces under moderate temperatures.
Food Processing Agent use of Polyethylene glycol 200: Food-grade additive employed to improve texture, moisture retention, and viscosity of processed foods under compliant standards.
Resin modifier- Polyethylene glycol 200imparts 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 use of Polyethylene glycol 200:Auxiliaries-effective in controlling fluidity and anticaking for powdery preparations and flowable agrichemicals.
Heat Reservoirs- Polyethylene glycol 200 is applicable as heat reservoirs due to its high fusion heat.
Cold Insulators- Polyethylene glycol 200 is applicable as a cold insulator base because Polyethylene glycol 200 is water-soluble and has a low freezing point
In pharmaceuticals, Polyethylene glycol 200 is widely used as a base in preparations, serving effectively as a thickening agent, suspending agent, and binder.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Polyethylene glycol 200 is used in creams, lotions, shampoos, and other products as an emollient, humectant, or solvent.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is used in electron microscopy.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is used as a solvent, a dye carrier in inks and a dispersant in water based coatings.
In the textile industry, Polyethylene glycol 200 is used as a lubricant, softener, dye carrier dispersant and an anti-static agent.
Polyethylene glycol 200 finds application in personal care products like skin creams, lotions and bath gels.
-Papermaking uses of Polyethylene glycol 200:
· Polyethylene glycol 200 is suitable as paper softeners; the softening effect lasts a long time due to its low volatility.
· Polyethylene glycol 200 is particularly suitable for softening PVA films and cellophane.
-Industrial & Commercial Uses of Polyethylene glycol 200:
Polyethylene glycol 200 is used as a solvent, lubricant, and viscosity modifier in metalworking fluids and industrial processes.
Polyethylene glycol 200 acts as a defoaming agent in formulations requiring reduced froth.
Polyethylene glycol 200 serves as a dispersant, plasticizer, and wetting agent in various chemical products.
-Pharmaceutical & Laboratory Uses of Polyethylene glycol 200:
Polyethylene glycol 200 forms part of the excipients in some oral and topical formulations.
PEGs are used as carriers and solvents in drug delivery systems and in lab chemical preparations.
-Chemical Products uses of Polyethylene glycol 200:
· 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.
-Cosmetics & Toiletries use of Polyethylene glycol 200:
· 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.
· Polyethylene glycol 200 is used as a solubilizer for liquid detergents.
· Polyethylene glycol 200 is applicable as a moisturizer for toothpastes, facial cleaning foams, hair-care products and wet tissues due to their moisture-retention properties.
· When blended with liquid detergents such as kitchen detergents, Polyethylene glycol 200 is effective as antiblocking agent for detergent containers.
CHARACTERISTICS & BENEFITS of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
Polyethylene glycol 200 and other low molecular weight PEGs share several useful chemical/functional traits:
• Water solubility and hygroscopicity:
Polyethylene glycol 200 readily dissolves in water, making it useful as a solvent and humectant.
• Low toxicity:
PEGs generally have low acute toxicity, which supports their use in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
• Chemical stability:
Polyethylene glycol 200 is stable under normal conditions; moderately resistant to oxidation and heat compared to lower alcohols.
• Versatility:
Polyethylene glycol 200 serves as solvent, humectant, plasticizer, dispersant, and viscosity modifier across industries.
INDUSTRIES of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
*Pharmaceuticals
*Food and Beverage
*Cosmetics Industry
WHAT IS POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 USED FOR?
Polyethylene glycol 200 has a wide range of potential uses.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a defoaming agent, lubricant and viscosity modifier in many different products.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is also used as a coating for fresh fruit, as a solvent in metal working fluids, as a binder and modifier in latex paints, and as a humectant in inks and abrasives.
Specific industries that rely on Polyethylene glycol 200 include cosmetics, health and medicine, textiles and more.
FUNCTION of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
*Excipient
*Rheology modifier
*Wetting agent
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
Polyethylene glycol 200 is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature, sold in both drums and isotanks.
The viscosity of Polyethylene glycol 200 is 4.0–4.2 at 99 degrees C, cSt.
Polyethylene glycol 200 has a maximum water content of 0.20 percent and a maximum acidity of 0.05 percent.
Under normal conditions, Polyethylene glycol 200 is stable and nonreactive, but should be kept away from open flames, direct sunlight and strong oxidizers.
BENEFITS of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
*Excellent solubility and lubricating
*High stability
WHAT IS POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 MADE FROM?
Polyethylene glycol 200 is made from bagasse, a fibrous byproduct of sugarcane production, commonly used as a biofuel.
Polyethylene glycol 200 features the same chemical composition and molecular weight as polyethylene glycol made from petroleum, and can be used in all the same applications with no noticeable difference.
Polyethylene glycol 200 is better for the environment and ultimately, a more responsible choice for your organization.
FEATURES of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
· Polyethylene glycol 200 is compatible with skin/water-soluble & -retainable/non-volatile/free from greasiness.
· Polyethylene glycol 200 and its aqueous solutions show excellent lubricity.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
Molecular Weight: 190 - 210 g/mol
pH-5% in aq @ 25°C: 4.5 - 7.5 pH
Color: 25 max PtCo
Water: 0.5 max wt%
Acidity, as Acetic Acid: 0.02 max wt%
Viscosity @ 210 °F (99°C): 4.0 - 4.8 cSt
Physical State: Liquid
Odour: None / mild
Boiling Point: > 200 (decompose) °C
Melting Point: -65 °C
Solubility in Water: @ 20 °C 100 wt%
Chemical Formula: H(0CH2CH2)nOH
CAS#: 25322-68-3
Formula Weight: Not available
RTECS#: TQ3500000
Apperance: Liquid
Color: Clear
Odor: Mild
Boiling Point: 98.89° C / 210° F
Melting Point: Not available
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.12
Solubility in Water: 100% by weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Density: 1.27g/mLat 25°C
Melting Point: 64-66°C
Boling Point: >250°C
Flash Point: 270 °C
Water Solubility: Soluble in water.
Solubility: Slightly hygroscopic.
It melts easily when heated.
Soluble in water and ethanol
Vapor Presure: <0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Vapor Density: >1 (vs air)
Appearance: waxy solid
Specific Gravity: 1.128
Color: White to very pale yellow
Maximum wavelength(λmax): ['λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.6', λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.3']
Merck: 14,7568
PH: 5.5-7.0 (25℃, 50mg/mL in H2O)
Storage Condition: 2-8°C
Stability: Stable.
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Sensitive: Hygroscopic
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.469
MDL: MFCD00081839
Density: 1.125
melting point: -65°C
refractive index: 1.458-1.461
flash point: 171°C
Physical State (20 deg.C): Liquid
Storage Temperature: Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C)
CAS RN: 25322-68-3
Reaxys Registry Number: 8402446
PubChem Substance ID: 87574968
Merck Index (14): 7568
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Common Abbreviation: PEG-200
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
EC Number / EINECS: 500-038-2
Molecular Formula: HO-(C₂H₄O)ₙ-H (n ≈ average chain length giving ~200 g/mol)
Molecular Weight: ~190–210 g/mol
PubChem Substance ID: Listed for PEG polymer family (PubChem recognizes various PEG substances without a single defined CID)
Physical State: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Mild or essentially odorless
Density: ~1.12–1.125 g/cm³ at 20–25 °C
Melting Point: ~−50 °C (approx. for PEG-200)
Boiling Point: ~205–>200 °C (at around atmospheric pressure)
Flash Point: ~138–171 °C (higher than low-molecular solvents)
Vapor Pressure: Very low (<0.1 hPa at 20 °C)
Solubility: Miscible with water; soluble in many polar solvents (e.g., alcohols)
Chemical Structure: HO-(CH₂-CH₂-O)ₙ-H (a polyether chain)
Viscosity: Viscous liquid (higher than simple glycols)
Hydrophilicity: Strongly water-attracting; mixes fully with water
Molecular Weight: 200 g/mol
Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Grade: Reagent
Flash Point: 232
Form: Liquid
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, most organic solvents
Appearance: Clear viscous liquid, pale transparent fluid
Melting Point: 4 °C
Boiling Point: 287 °C
Specific Gravity: 1.126
Industry: Industrial, Wastewater, Research
Type: Polyethylene Glycol (PEG 200)
Appearance: Clear liquid at 20°C
Color: Max 10 APHA at 25°C (ASTM D-1209)
Average Molecular Weight: 190-210 g/mol
pH (5% in water): 4.5-7.5 (ASTM D-1172)
Density at 25°C: 1.124±0.02 g/ml (ASTM D-1298)
Hydroxyl Value: 534-590 mg KOH/g (ASTM D-4252)
Water Content: Max 2% (ASTM D-203)
Viscosity at 25°C: 51±10 CP (ASTM D-445)
Synonyms: PEG 200
IUPAC Name: 2-[2-[2-(2-methylprop-2-enoyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
Canonical SMILES: CC(=C)C(=O)OCCOCCOCCOC(=O)C(=C)C
InChI: InChI=1S/C14H22O6/c1-11(2)13(15)19-9-7-17-5-6-18-8-10-20-14(16)12(3)4/h1,3,5-10H2,2,4H3
InChIKey: HWSSEYVMGDIFMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point: 155 °C at 0.13 kPa
Density: 1.072 at 25 °C
Solubility: >10% in acetone
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Storage: Store at room temperature.
Vapor Pressure: 0.00094 [mmHg]
LogP: log Kow = 1.88
Refractive Index: 1.4595 at 25 °C
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL number: MFCD00081839
UNSPSC Code: 41116107
NACRES: NA.24
CAS: 25322-68-3
Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)n
InChI Key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: [H]OCCO
Identification (FTIR): Conforms
Appearance (Color): Clear colorless
Form: Liquid
pH: (5% aqueous soln.) : 4.5-7.5%
Refractive Index: 1.4580-1.4620 @ 20?C
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration): ≤0.5%
Molecular Weight: 190-210
Appearance Form: solid
Color: light yellow
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: Melting point/range: 57,5 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 205,7 °C at 977,6 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 103
Flash point: 138,6 °C - closed cup
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: < 0,01 hPa at 20 °C
Vapor density: No data available
Density: 1,116 g/cm3 at 20 °C at 975,5 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 109
Relative density: No data available
Water solubility: 256,084 g/l at 25 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105- completely soluble
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: log Pow: -0,698 at 30 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Autoignition temperature: 360 °C
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity: Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity: Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information: No data available
Substance Name: Polyethylene Glycol 200
FIRST AID MEASURES of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Take up dry.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Nature of decomposition products not known.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
-Control parameters:
Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Safety glasses.
*Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
Stored at room temperature.
But close the lid of the bottle tightly.
The product has a shelf life of at least 2 years.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions: No data available