Appearance
White flakes
Function
This polymer is highly water soluble and acts as a solvent, plasticizer, surfactant in ointments and suppositories and as a lubricant for capsules and tablets.
Synonyms
PEG 8000 NF Flake; Canapeg 8000; 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
- 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: NON REGULATED CHEMICALS NOI 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