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Polyethylene glycol

20000 (stabilised) for synthesis

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

Poly(ethylene glycol), PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
25322-68-3
NACRES:
NA.22
EC Index Number:
500-038-2
UNSPSC Code:
13111021
MDL number:
MFCD00081839
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vapor pressure

<0.01 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Segment

form

flakes

autoignition temp.

>320 °C

potency

28000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >20000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

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pH

5-7 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

mp

58-63 °C

transition temp

flash point 240 °C

solubility

500 g/L

density

1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

400‑500 kg/m3

greener alternative category

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

C(CO)O

InChI

1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an eco-friendly, biodegradable polymer widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Its non-toxic nature and versatility make it a sustainable choice, derived from renewable resources, contributing to greener product formulations. Click here for more information.

Application

Polyethylene glycol 20000 (PEG-20000) can be used as a pore-expanding agent to prepare mesoporous La2O3 catalyst via hydrothermal process. The effect of PEG 20000 on La2O3 catalyst particles, results in increased alkalinity, crystallinity, specific surface area, and dispersion. These modifications of the catalyst improve the catalytic performance in the transesterification of dimethyl carbonate with glycerol.
It can also be used as:
  • A surfactant in the synthesis of nanomaterials by various methods to control the size and morphology of nanostructure.
  • A support to prepare zero-valent iron-PEG nanocomposite material (Fe/PEG) applicable in the removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solutions.

Analysis Note

Melting range (lower value): ≥ 62 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 66 °C
Hydroxyl value: 4 - 7
Average molecular mass: 16000 - 28000

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

281.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

138.6 °C - closed cup

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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