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8.17018

SAFC

Polyethylene glycol

20000, EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., NF

Synonym(s):

Poly(ethylene glycol), Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide, Polyoxy ethylene, PEG 20000, PEG

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
25322-68-3
MDL number:
MFCD00081839
UNSPSC Code:
13111021
EC Index Number:
500-038-2

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Agency

NF
Ph. Eur.

Quality Level

500

vapor pressure

<0.1 hPa ( 20 °C)

product line

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL

form

scales

autoignition temp.

>320 °C

mol wt

average Mn 20000

technique(s)

API processing | nano-milling: suitable

pH

4-7 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

mp

58-63 °C

transition temp

flash point 260 °C

solubility

500 g/L

density

1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

liquid formulation
pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation
solid formulation
solubility enhancement

storage temp.

no temp limit

SMILES string

C(CO)O

InChI

1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

When working on a pharmaceutical formulation, there are specific considerations to make and challenging hurdles to take before you can successfully launch your final drug product - formulation stability, release kinetics and bioavailability limitations just to name a few. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a multipurpose polymer which can be applied in solid, semi-solid and liquid formulations. Its broad functional spectrum includes e.g. improvement of API solubility, acting as a lubricant for tablet coating, function as a carrier, and many more. Our comprehensive portfolio of PEGs comprises diverse polymer sizes of different molecular weights to meet your specific application and needs.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

281.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

138.6 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

8170181000BWT:
CO1E8170181000:
8170189999:
8170181000:
8170181003:
8170189600:
8170180000:

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
8.17018.100004022536424705