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POLYGLYCOL 200

Polyglykol 200
Polyglykol 200 USP

Composition
Polyethylene glycol
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
n = 4

CAS-No.: 25322-68-3
INCI-description: PEG-4

Polyglykol 200 acts as a moisturizer in antiperspirants, shampoos and liquid soaps, hair styling products and bar soap.
Polyglykol 200 is used as a carrier for sodium stearate & sodium aluminum hydroxylapatite in deodorants and perfumes.

Polyglykol 200 functions as an outstanding solubilizer for hexachlorophene and dimethyl phthalate azulene.
Polyglykol 200 has very low water content, good biodegradability and is compatible with hard water.

Polyglykol 200 is used in toothpaste where it improves consistency and storage stability.
Polyglykol 200 can also be used in bath oils and foam baths to assist the solubilizing action of the active substances for perfume oils.
Polyglykol 200 has a shelf life of 2 years.

Polyglykol 200 is a liquid PEG excipient grade product, produced under IPEC GMP conditions.
Polyglykol 200 is specified according to the requirements of the main international ICH guidelines and monographs.

Product properties of Polyglykol 200:
Polyglykol 200 is clear viscous liquid at room temperature.
Polyglykol 200 can be supplied in tank trucks or in steel drums.

Polyglykol 200's two hydroxy end groups as well as its ether groups mainly control the physical and chemical properties of Polyglykol 200.
Therefore Polyglykol 200 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like aceton or methanol.

Polyglykol 200 is insoluble in pure hydrocarbons.
Polyglykol 200 displays typical chemical reactions of alc ohols/diols.
The solidification point, of Polyglykol 200 is about 50°C.

Besides standard grade Polyglykol 200 special quality Polyglykol 200 USP with very low concentration of monoethylenglycol and diethyleneglycol for pharamaceutical applications is available.

Storage of Polyglykol 200:
When stored in a cold, dry place in a closed container Polyglykol 200 can be kept for at least two years.

Applications of Polyglykol 200:
Based on their physical and chemical characteristics -polyethylene glycols are used for a wide variety of applications.

Fields of applications of Polyglykol 200:
- Reactive diol/polyether component in polyester or polyurethene resins
- Component of auxiliaries for leather and textile processing
- Cosmetic / pharmaceutical formulations (e.g. humectant or solubilizer for creams, shampoos, tooth paste and injection fluids)
- Lubricant and mould release agent for rubber and elastomer processing
- Plasticizer and binder for ceramic and concrete manufacturing
- Component of lubricant formulations
- Water soluble, lubricating component in metal working fluids
- Humectant for paper, wood and cellulose films
- Solvent and humectant for dyes and inks
- Modifier for productionof regenerated viscose
- Humectant and plasticizer for adhesives
- Heat transfer medium

Product data of Polyglykol 200:
water content (DIN 51777) / % m/m / max. 0.5
colour index [APHA] (EN 1557) (25 % in water) / max.15 - max. 30 (for 200 USP)
pH (5% w/w in water) (DIN EN 1262) / 5 – 7
hydroxyl number (DIN 53240) / mg KOH/g / 534 - 591
molecular weight / g/mol / 190 - 210
solidification point (EP III) / °C / ca. -50
viscosity at 20°C (50 % w/w in water) (DIN 51562) / mPas / 60-67
flash point (DIN 51376) / °C / 180
ignition temperature (DIN 51794) / °C / 340
ethylene oxide / ppm / max. 1
dioxane / ppm / max. 1