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POLYGLYCOL 400

Polyglykol 400
Polyglykol 400 G

Composition
Polyethylene glycol
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
n = about 9

CAS-No.: 25322-68-3
INCI-designation: PEG-8

Polyglykol 400 is a clear viscous liquid polyethylene glycol at room temperature.
Polyglykol 400 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like acetone or methanol.
Polyglykol 400 is insoluble in pure hydrocarbons and displays typical chemical reactions of alcohols/diols.

Polyglykol 400 is suitable for hand dishwashing detergents, wool and fine-fabric washing powders for manual washing, hand and all-purpose wash pastes, hard surface cleaners, all liquid wash and cleaning agents, especially suited for highly concentrated products, viscosity regulators, detergent boosters, solubilizers.

Product properties of Polyglykol 400:
Polyglykol 400 and Polyglykol 400 G are clear viscous liquid at room temperature.
Polyglykol 400 / 400 G can be supplied in tank trucks or in steel drums.

Polyglykol 400's two hydroxy end groups as well as its ether groups mainly control the physical and chemical properties of Polyglykol 400.
Therefore Polyglykol 400 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like aceton or methanol.

Polyglykol 400 is a non-volatile humectant, solubilizer, moisturizer and fixative.
Polyglykol 400 is also used in hair styling products as a plasticizer and anti-static agent.

Polyglykol 400 offers softening, cleansing and non-irritating properties.
Polyglykol 400 provides low toxicity and hygroscopic effect.

Polyglykol 400 can be used in creams and all preparations that tend to dry out.
Polyglykol 400 also acts as a cleansing agent in face lotions and as non-greasy lubricant and perfume stabilizer in after-shave lotions.

Polyglykol 400 can be used in lipsticks as solubilizers for tetrabromo fluorescein and its derivatives and in hair care products where improves the consistency of non-greasy hair care products which can be washed out with clear water.
Polyglykol 400 counteracts the tendency of these products to dry to a brittle film.

Polyglykol 400 has very low water content, good biodegradability and is compatible with hard water.
Polyglykol 400 is also applicable in toothpaste where it improves consistency and storage stability.

Polyglykol 400 is insoluble in pure hydrocarbons.
Polyglykol 400 displays typical chemical reactions of alcohols/diols.

In comparision to the standard Polyglykol 400 the alkali ion residue of Polyglykol 400 G is minimized.
Therefore Polyglykol 400 G can be used for polyurethane synthesis.
The solidification point, of Polyglykol 400 is about 6°C.

Polyglykol 400 is a liquid PEG excipient grade product, produced under IPEC GMP conditions.
Polyglykol 400 is specified according to the requirements of the main international ICH guidelines and monographs.

Storage of Polyglykol 400:
When stored in a cold, dry place in a closed container Polyglykol 400 or 400 G can be kept for at least two years.

Applications of Polyglykol 400:
Based on their physical and chemical characteristics polyethylene glycols are used for a wide variety of applications.

Fields of applications of Polyglykol 400:
- 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 production ofregenerated viscose
- Humectant and plasticizer for adhesives
- Heat transfer medium

Product data of Polyglykol 400:
water content (DIN 51777) / % m/m / max. 0.5
colour index [APHA] (EN 1557) (25 % in water) / max. 15
pH (5% w/w in water) (DIN EN 1262) / 5 – 7, 4 - 7 (400 G)
hydroxyl number (DIN 53240) / mg KOH/g / 267 - 295
molecular weight / g/mol / 380 - 420
solidification point (EP III) / °C / 4 -8
viscosity at 20°C (50 % w/w in water) (DIN 51562) / mPas / 110 - 124
flash point (DIN 51376) / °C / 240
ignition temperature (DIN 51794) / °C / >320
ethylene oxide / ppm / max. 1
dioxane / ppm / max. 1