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Kollisolv^® PEG E 400

Name: Kollisolv<SUP>®</SUP> PEG E 400
Brand: SIGMA

Synonym(s):

Poly(ethylene glycol), Lutrol E 400, Macrogol 400, Polyethylene glycol, Polyethylene glycol 400, PEG

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About This Item

Linear Formula:

H(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH

CAS Number:

25322-68-3

NACRES:

NA.25

UNSPSC Code:

12161900

MDL number:

MFCD00081839

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Properties

form

liquid

Quality Level

100

mol wt

average M_w 380-420 g/mol (from OH-value (56100*2/OHZ))

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technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

impurities

reducing substances, complies, ≤0.1% sulfated ash, ≤0.25% ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol (sum), ≤0.5 g acetic acid (per 100 g), ≤1 ppm ethylene oxide, ≤1 ppm lead (verified on random samples only), ≤1.0% water, ≤10 ppm dioxan, ≤15 ppm formaldehyde, ≤5 ppm heavy metals (verfied on random samples only), ≤620 ppm ethylene glycol

pH

4.5-7.0 (50 g/L)

viscosity

105-130 mPa.s(20 °C) (6.8-8.0 CS (98.9°C)

hydroxyl value

267‑295 mg KOH/g

solubility

H₂O: 10%, clear, colorless

suitability

complies for acidity or alkalinity

greener alternative category

Aligned

InChI

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

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an eco-friendly, biodegradable polymer widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Its non-toxic nature and versatility make it a sustainable choice, derived from renewable resources, contributing to greener product formulations. Click here for more information.

Application

Kollisolv polyethylene glycols are used as thickening agents and gel binders in the pharmaceutical industry.
This research grade product is intended for use in R&D and development only.

Other Notes

The PEG E grades of Kollisolv are polyethylene glycols (macrogols) of different molecular weights.

Legal Information

Kollisolv is a registered trademark of BASF

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c