CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ Polyethylene Glycol 8000 Inhibited, NF-EP-KO Grade, Powder, 50 lb Bag

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Bag  (50 lbs)

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CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ Polyethylene Glycol 8000 NF EP KO is a solid, water soluble polymer with excellent solvency for substances that do not readily dissolve in water. It is recommended for excipient applications, topical creams, lotions, personal care products, solid oral dose (coating or binder) and dental products.
Product No. 71454
Supplier Dow Inc.
CAS 25322-68-3
Synonyms PEG 8000, Carbowax 8000, Polyglycol 8000
Applications Polymer, Chemical Intermediate
Characteristics White powder with mild odor
Benefits
  • Water soluble
  • Enhances solvency
  • lubricity and hygroscopicity
  • Proven performance in a variety of excipient formulations
  • Compliance with USP/NF and Ph. Eur. monographs
  • Tune formulation to achieve desired form (solid
  • liquid with certain viscosities and melt-freeze points)
  • Attract and retain moisture—ideal for ointments and lotions

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Product Details

Grade
NF
Certification
Kosher
Form
Powder
Prohibited Uses
For intended use only
INCI
PEG-180
Appearance
solid
Boiling Point
> 200 °C (> 392 °F)
California Prop 65
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. (Acetaldehyde).
Color
white
Flash Point
177 - 246 °C (351 - 475 °F)
Melting Point
37 - 63 °C (99 - 145 °F)
Odor
odorless, mild
Relative Density
1.113 @ 50 - 60 °C (122 - 140 °F) Reference Material: (water = 1)
Relative Vapor Density
> 10
Solubility in Water
soluble
Vapor Pressure
< 0.1 mmHg @ 20 °C (68 °F)

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