Polyethylene glycol 1500, EssentQ®

- Synonyms: Carbowax, PEG, Polyoxyethylene glycol, Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide
- HO(C2H4O)nH
- M = 1400 - 1600 g/mol
- CAS [25322-68-3]
- EINECS-No.: 203-473-3
- Solub. in water: (20 ºC): ~ 700 g/l
- Melting point: 42 - 48 ºC
- Flash pt. 260 ºC
- Ignition temp.: 420 ºC
- Vapour pressure: (20 ºC) < 0,01 hPa
- LD 50 (oral, rat): 44200 mg/kg
- Tariff number: 3404 20 00 00
- Applications: synthesis of organic products, in food industry, cosmetics.

SPECIFICATIONS
identity (IR-spectrum): passes test
average molar mass: 1400 - 1600
melting range : 42 - 48 °C
hydroxyl number: 70 - 80