Polyethylene Glycol 400 (PEG 400)
PEG 400 is used as suitable auxiliary factor in paper, leather and coating industries. This chemical is also used as flocculent, cement suspension factor and as emulsifier in different industries.
Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) is a low-molecular-weight grade of polyethylene glycol. It is very hydrophilic, which renders it a useful ingredient in drug formulations to augment the solubility and bioavailability of weakly water-soluble drugs.
Synonoms : Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide, Polyoxy ethylene, PEG 400 PEG, poly(oxyethylene), poly(ethylene oxide)
Industrial grade Polyethylene Glycol 400 PEG 400 is accessible in liquid form. Its purity is more than 99%. Its viscosity is 90.0 cSt at 25 degree C temperature. Density of this chemical is 1.12 g/cm.cu. Melting point and boiling point of this chemical are 5 degree C and more than 200 degree C respectively. Its molar mass is between 360 to 440. Hydroxyl value of this chemical ranges between 255 to 311. PH value of this chemical is between 5.0 to 7.0. This chemical is used as suitable auxiliary factor in paper, leather and coating industries. This chemical is also used as flocculent, cement suspension factor and as emulsifier in different industries.
Appearance (Clarity) | Clear |
Appearance (Colour) | Colourless |
Appearance (Form) | Viscous liquid |
Density (g/ml) @ 20°C | 1.120 - 1.126g/ml |
Viscosity (20°C) | ~ 120 mPa |
Average Molecular weight | 380 -420 |
Acidity (CH3COOH) | max. 0.05% |
Boiling point | >200 degree C |
Flash Point | 138.6 degree C |
pH Value | 5-7 |
Purity | 99 |
EC No | 500-038-2 |
CAS No | 25322-68-3 |
PEG 400 HSN Code : 34042000
Storage : Room Temperature
Shelf Life : 60 Months