Appearance
White odorless powder
Function
Used in the pharmaceutical industry as a binder; also used in cosmetics. It is also used in plastics, sheets for packaging, shower curtains, unbreakable bottles, pipes, pails, drinking glasses, and insulation for wire and cable.
Synonyms
PEG 8000 NF Powder [Carbowax]; Carbowax PEG 8000 Powder Sentry NF FCC; Unipeg 8000PS; Base E; PEG-150; PEG 8000; Polyethylene Glycols
Storage
Store in tightly sealed container away from sources of heat.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 50 lb. Bag
- 25 kg. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Excipients
- surfactant
- solvent
- plasticizer
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 1/2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 48580 SUB 3 CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 222ø C (Closed Cup) 271ø C (Open Cup)
- Melting Point: 55 - 62 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: N/A