Appearance
Odorless white solid
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 540 NF Blend [Carbowax]; Unipeg 540; Polyethylene glycol; Polyoxyethylene ether; Badimol
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 40 lb. Blue TH Pail
- 500 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Cosmetics
- pharmaceutical
- industrial
Product Classes
- Binder
- emulsifier
- stabilizer
- solvent
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S 3 CL55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 243oC - Open Cup 191oC - Closed Cup
- Melting Point: 38-41oC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: N/A