PRODUCTS

POLYGLYCOL 10000

Polyglykol 10000 S
Polyglykol 10000 P
Polyglykol 10000 FL

Composition
Polyethylene glycol
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
n = about 227

CAS-No.: 25322-68-3
INCI-designation: PEG-220

Polyglykol 10000 acts as a solubilizer, carrier substance, viscosifier, softener, binding and moisturizing agent.
Polyglykol 10000 leaves a pleasant feel on the skin.

Polyglykol 10000 shows good compatibility with cetyl alcohol, glycerol, stearic acid, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, casein and vegetable albumin.
Polyglykol 10000 shows no emulsifying effect.
Polyglykol 10000 is used in hair styling and conditioner products.

Product properties of Polyglykol 10000:
Polyglykol 10000 is a white waxy solid at room temperature.
Polyglykol 10000 S is a flaked type, Polyglykol 10000 P a powdered type available in 20 kg bags (S) or 25 kg bags (P) or super sacs with up to 500 kg capacity.

Polyglykol 10000 FL can be supplied as melt in heated tank trucks.
Polyglykol 10000's two hydroxy end groups as well as its ether groups mainly control the physical and chemical properties of Polyglykol 10000.

Therefore Polyglykol 10000 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like aceton or methanol.
Polyglykol 10000 is insoluble in pure hydrocarbons.

Polyglykol 10000 FL is a white waxy melt polyethylene glycol at 60-80°C.
Polyglykol 10000 is insoluble in pure hydrocarbons while soluble in water and polar organic solvents like acetone or methanol.

Polyglykol 10000 displays typical chemical reactions of alcohol/diols.
Polyglykol 10000 is recommended as a humectant, plasticizer, lucricant, and solvent in numerous applications across several industries.

Polyglykol 10000 displays typical chemical reactions of alcohols/diols.
The solidification point, of Polyglykol 10000 is about 58°C.

Storage of Polyglykol 10000:
When stored in a cold, dry place in a closed container Polyglykol 10000 S and 10000 P can be kept for at least two years.
Polyglykol 10000 FL melt has to be stored under a nitrogen blanket at 60-80°C.
Storage time of the melt shall not exceed 2-3 month.

Applications of Polyglykol 10000:
Based on their physical and chemical characteristics polyethylene glycols are used for a wide variety of applications.

Fields of applications of Polyglykol 10000:
- Reactive diol/polyether component in polyester or polyurethene resins
- Component of auxiliaries for leather and textile processing
- Cosmetic / pharmaceutical formulations (e.g. humectant or plasticiser for creams, tablets, tooth paste)
- Lubricant and mould release agent for rubber, plastic and elastomer processing
- Plasticizer and binder for ceramic and concrete manufacturing
- Component of lubricant formulations
- Water soluble, lubricating component in metalworking fluids
- Humectant for paper, wood and cellulose films
- Solvent and humectant for dyes and inks
- Modifier for production of regenerated viscose
- Humectant and plasticizer for adhesives

Product data of Polyglykol 10000:
water content (DIN 51777) / % m/m / max. 0.5 - max. 0.2 (10000 FL)
colour index [APHA] (EN 1557) (25 % in water) / max. 30
pH (5% w/w in water) (DIN EN 1262) / 5 – 7
hydroxyl number (DIN 53240) / mg KOH/g / 10 – 12
molecular weight / g/mol / 9000 – 11250
solidification point (EP III) / °C / 55 – 60
viscosity at 20°C (50 % w/w in water) (DIN 51562) / mPas / 550 – 750
flash point (DIN 51376) / °C / 250
ignition temperature (DIN 51794) / °C / >320
ethylene oxide / ppm / max. 1
dioxane / ppm / max. 1