PRODUCTS

POLYGLYCOL 12000

Polyglykol 12000 S
Polyglykol 12000 P

Composition
Polyethylene glycol
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
n = about 272

CAS-No.: 25322-68-3
INCI-designation: PEG-240

Polyglykol 12000 acts as a carrier substance, solubilizer, softener, viscosifier, binding and moisturizing agent.
Polyglykol 12000 shows good compatibility with cetyl alcohol, glycerol, stearic acid, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, casein and vegetable albumin.

Polyglykol 12000 leaves a pleasant feel on the skin.
Polyglykol 12000 is used in hair styling and conditioner products.

Polyglykol 12000 is a humectant, solubilizer, binder, thickener and moisturizing agent.
Polyglykol 12000 offers low toxicity and no emulsifying effect.

Polyglykol 12000 possesses softening and non-irritating properties.
Polyglykol 12000 is used in lotions, creams, conditioners and hair styling products.
Polyglykol 12000 has very low water content and is compatible with hard water.

Product properties of Polyglykol 12000:
Polyglykol 12000 is a white waxy solid at room temperature.
Polyglykol 12000 S is a flaked type, Polyglykol 12000 P a powdered type available in 20 kg (S), 25 kg (P) bags or super sacs with up to 500 kg capacity.
Polyglykol 12000's two hydroxy end groups as well as its ether groups mainly control the physical and chemical properties of Polyglykol 12000.

Therefore Polyglykol 12000 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like aceton or methanol.
Polyglykol 12000 is insoluble in pure hydro carbons.

Polyglykol 12000 displays typical chemical reactions of alcohols/diols.
The solidification point, of Polyglykol 12000 is about 58°C.

Storage of Polyglykol 12000:
When stored in a cold, dry place in a closed container Polyglykol 12000 S and 12000 P can be kept for at least two years.

Applications of Polyglykol 12000:
Based on their physical and chemical characteristics polyethylene glycols are used for a wide variety of applications.

Fields of applications of Polyglykol 12000:
- 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 12000:
water content (DIN 51777) / % m/m / max. 0.5
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 / 7,5 – 11
molecular weight / g/mol / 10500 – 15000
solidification point (EP III) / °C / 55 – 60
viscosity at 20°C (50 % w/w in water) (DIN 51562) / mPas / 1100 – 1400
flash point (DIN 51376) / °C / 245
ignition temperature (DIN 51794) / °C / >320
ethylene oxide / ppm / max. 1
dioxane / ppm / max. 1