8.07489

Polyethylene glycol

1500, for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Poly(ethylene glycol), Polyethylene glycol 1500, Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide, Polyoxy ethylene, PEG 1500, PEG
• 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

Properties

• vapor pressure: <0.01 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Segment: 200
• form: solid
• autoignition temp.: 420 °C
• potency: 28000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat), >20000 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)
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• pH: 4-7 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: 43-49 °C
• transition temp: flash point 260 °C
• solubility: 650 g/L
• density: 1.2 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• bulk density: 400‑500 kg/m³
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• 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

Description

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 1500 can be used as:

• A plasticizer in the synthesis of polylactic acid/talc composites to improve the crystallinity and mechanical properties of the material.
• A non-ionic surfactant in the preparation of organoclays.
• A reactant in the synthesis of quasi-prepolymers by reacting with a polymeric 4,4′-diphenylmethano diisocyanate (pMDI) via the pre-polymerization method.

PEG-1500 can also be used in the aqueous two-phase extraction system along with inorganic salts (sulfates, carbonates, and ammonium phosphates) for the separation and extraction of both organic (amino acids and vitamins) and inorganic substances (metal salts).

Analysis Note

Melting range (lower value): ≥ 43 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 49 °C
Hydroxyl value: 70 - 80
Average molecular mass: 1400 - 1600
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable