الصيغة الجزيئيةC2nH4n+2On+1CAS25322-68-3الكتلة الجزيئيةVariable g/mol
المرادفاتPEG, Polyethylene Oxide
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) is a polymer composed of repeating units of ethylene glycol, used in a wide range of applications, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial manufacturing.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a laxative and in drug formulations as a base for topical applications.
- Cosmetics: Applied in lotions, creams, and shampoos as a humectant and emulsifier.
- Industrial Applications: Used as a lubricant, solvent, and in the production of plastics and resins.
- Food Industry: Used as a stabilizer and thickener in food processing.
Appearance
Colorless, viscous liquid or solid (depending on molecular weight)