CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 400 NF
CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 400 is a water soluble polymer with excellent solvency for substances that do not readily dissolve in water. It is widely used as an excipient in liquid and semi-solid formulations. CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ PEG 400 is also an effective plasticizer for coatings in solid oral dose. It is recommended for pharmaceutical, personal care and food contact applications.
Sustainable product
| Product No. | 20738 |
| Supplier | Dow Inc. |
| CAS | 25322-68-3 |
| Synonyms | Polyethylene Glycol 400, PEG 400, P-400, PEG 8, PEG-8, Dow Sentry PEG 8 |
| Applications | Chemical Intermediate, Pharmaceuticals - excipients, Food contact, Cosmetic, Personal care |
| Sustainability Characteristics | Environmental accreditation |
| Characteristics | White flake with mild odor |
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Product Details
Grade
NF
Certification
Kosher
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
For intended use only
INCI
PEG-8
Appearance
liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature
280 - 400 °C (536 - 752 °F)
Boiling Point
200 °C (392 °F)
California Prop 65
WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including óxido de etileno, which is/are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Color
Clear, colorless
Density
1.127 - 1.2 g/cm3 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Dynamic Viscosity
12.9 - 175 mPa.s
Evaporation Rate
< 0.01
Flash Point
227 °C (441 °F)
Freezing Point
4 - 8 °C (39 - 46 °F)
Kinematic Viscosity
6.8 - 8 mm2/s @ 98.9 °C (210.0 °F)
Odor
mild
Partition Coefficient
Pow: log Pow: 2.25
pH
4.5 - 7.5 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Relative Density
1.127 - 1.13 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F) Reference Material: (water = 1)
Relative Vapor Density
> 1 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
Vapor Pressure
< 0.01 mmHg @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)
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