Appearance
Clear colorless liquid to a white pasty solid
Description
CARBOWAX? SENTRY? PEGs act as binders and fillers offering internal and external lubrication. They are also effective plasticizers in tablet coating formulations, providing good hardness, water solubility and lubricity
Function
CARBOWAX- SENTRY- PEGs are well-known in the treatment of chronic constipation. Functioning as an osmotic laxative, they can provide a mild and effective treatment without common side effects seen in other laxative types. They are also widely used as colonic lavage to facilitate bowel cleansing prior to medical procedures such as colonoscopies, radiological exams, or gastrointestinal surgery.
Synonyms
PEG 1000 [Carbowax Sentry NF]; Unipeg 1000S; Polyethylene Glycol; Lipoxol; Lutrol E; Pluriol E
Storage
Store in original container. Use product promptly after opening. Avoid prolonged exposure to heat and air.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 46 lb. Blue TH Pail
- 500 lb. Steel Drum
- 500 lb. Steel OH Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Active pharmaceutical ingredient
- plasticizers
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 1/2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 277 øC
- Melting Point: 35-40 øC
- API: YES
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: Varies