- Synonyms: Carbowax, PEG, Polyoxyethylene glycol, Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide
- HO(C2H4O)nH
- M = 600 g/mol
- CAS [25322-68-3]
- EINECS-No.: 203-473-3
- Density: 1,13 g/cm3
- Solub. in water: (20 ºC): miscible
- Melting point: 17 - 22 ºC
- Flash pt. 270 ºC
- Ignition temp.: 380 ºC
- Vapour pressure: (20 ºC) < 0,1 hPa
- LD 50 (oral, rat): > 15000 mg/kg
- Tariff number: 3404 20 00 00
- Applications: synthesis of organic products, in food industry, cosmetics.
SPECIFICATIONS
identity (IR-spectrum): passes test
density (20º/4º): 1,126 - 1,128
average molar mass: 570 - 630
hydroxyl number: 178 - 197