Polyethylene glycol 4000 PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]
CRM
Properties
| Vapour pressure | <0.01 hPa ( 20°C) |
| Water Solubility | Soluble |
| Autoignition temp. | >320°C |
| Assay Purity | >=99 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.469 |
| B pt. | >250°C |
| M pt. | 53-58°C |
| Density | 1.200 g/cm3 |
| Form | Solid |
Safety Information
| GHS Pictogram | |
| HS Code | 39072990 |
| Flash point | 270°C |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
Description
Application
It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals (e.g. tablet formulations and laxatives) cosmetics and as a base in ointments and creams.
Purpose
Its primary purpose is to act as a binder thickener or osmotic agent to aid formulation stability and in some cases promote bowel movement.
General Description
PEG 4000 (polyethylene glycol 4000) is a highermolecular weight solid form of Polyethylene glycol typically appearing as a white waxy water-soluble substance.
Documents
| SDS | |
| COA | |
| Specification | |
| Bulk quote order form | |
| Sample COA |