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Composition of Polyglykol 300:
Polyethylene glycol
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
n = about 6
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
INCI designation: PEG-6
Polyglykol 300 is a clear viscous liquid polyethylene glycol at room temperature.
Polyglykol 300 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like acetone and methanol.
Polyglykol 300 displays typical chemical reactions of alcohols/diols.
Polyglykol 300 is recommended 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, and solubilizers.
Product properties of Polyglykol 300:
Polyglykol 300 is clear viscous liquid at room temperature.
Polyglykol 300 can be supplied in tank trucks or in steel drums.
Polyglykol 300's two hydroxy end groups as well as its ether groups mainly control the physical and chemical properties of Polyglykol 300.
Therefore Polyglykol 300 is soluble in water and polar organic solvents like aceton or methanol.
Polyglykol 300 is insoluble in pure hydrocarbons.
Polyglykol 300 displays typical chemical reactions of alcohols/diols.
The solidification point, of Polyglykol 300 is –15°C to –10°C.
Polyglykol 300 is a non-volatile solvent, release agent, lubricant and plasticizer.
Polyglykol 300 is a polyethylene glycol with a mean molecular weight of 300.
Polyglykol 300 is a clear, viscous hygroscopic liquid.
Polyglykol 300 is APEO-free and has low VOC content.
Polyglykol 300 shows typical chemical reactions of alcohols/diols and a very low evaporation rate and low water content.
Polyglykol 300 exhibits outstanding toxicological safety, good biodegradability, solubility in water and very low water content.
Polyglykol 300 is compatible with hard water, cellulose, polyester, rubber, elastomer and polyurethane.
INCI Name:
PEG-6
CHEMICAL NAME:
Polyethylene glycol, average molar mass 300 g/mol
Pharmacopoeia Name:
USP-NF: Polyethylene glycol 300, Ph. Eur.: Macrogol 300
Physical appearance:
Liquid
Application function:
Solvent, Humectant, Coating agent, Viscosity Enhancer
Storage of Polyglykol 300:
When stored in a cold, dry place in a closed container Polyglykol 300 can be kept for at least two years.
Applications of Polyglykol 300:
Based on their physical and chemical characteristics - polyethylene glycols are used for a wide variety of applications.
Polyglykol 300 is a liquid PEG excipient grade product, produced under IPEC GMP conditions.
Polyglykol 300 is specified according to the requirements of the main international ICH guidelines and monographs.
Fields of applications of Polyglykol 300:
- 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 of regenerated viscose
- Humectant and plasticizer for adhesives
- Heat transfer medium
Polyglykol 300 is an APEO-free, polyethylene glycol-based humectant.
Polyglykol 300 retards the drying of pigment pastes and forms a soluble film of the pigment preparation.
Polyglykol 300 prevents the formation of skin or lumps on the surface of the dispersion.
Polyglykol 300 is used in water-based and solvent-borne alkyd end-use pigment preparations.
The recommended dosage for point-of-sales colorants and in-plant titters is 4-8% and 6-10% respectively.
Product Type: Humectants
Chemical Composition: Polyethylene glycol
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
Physical Form: Liquid, Viscous
Appearance: Clear
Product Status: COMMERCIAL
Applications/ Recommended for:
Coatings > Waterborne
Coatings > Solvent-based
Resins > Alkyd Resins
Physicochemical Information of Polyglykol 300:
Boiling point: >200 °C (1013 hPa) decomposes
Density: 1.13 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point: 138.6 °C
Ignition temperature: 370 °C
Melting Point: -15 - -10 °C
pH value: 4 - 7 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure: <0.1 hPa (20 °C)
Product data of Polyglykol 300:
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 53240) / 5 – 7
hydroxyl number (DIN 53240) / mg KOH/g / 356 – 394
molecular weight / g/mol / 285 – 315
solidification point (EP III) / °C / -15 – -10
viscosity at 20°C (DIN 51562) / mPas / 88 – 96
flash point (DIN 51376) / °C / 220
ignition temperature (DIN 51794) / °C / > 320
ethylene oxide / ppm / max. 1
dioxane / ppm / max. 1
