🌿 PEG 8000 (Polyethylene Glycol 8000)
Product Description
PEG 8000 is a high-molecular-weight, white waxy solid composed of ethylene oxide polymers. It is odorless, non-toxic, and fully water-soluble, making it ideal for applications requiring smooth texture, lubrication, binding, or moisture retention.
PEG 8000 is valued for its stability, safety, and compatibility, widely used across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations.
Chemical Name: Polyethylene Glycol 8000
CAS No.: 25322-68-3
Molecular Formula: H(OCH₂CH₂)nOH
Average Molecular Weight: ~8000
Applications
🍃 Pharmaceuticals: Used as excipient, tablet binder, ointment base, plasticizer, and lubricant.
🌱 Cosmetics & Personal Care: Improves texture and moisture in creams, lotions, shampoos, and toothpaste.
💧 Food Industry: Humectant, stabilizer, and safe processing aid (where approved).
⚙️ Industrial Uses: Lubricant, dispersant, antistatic agent, and processing aid for plastics and rubber.
🧪 Laboratory & Biotech: Used as precipitating agent (PEG precipitation of DNA/proteins).
Product Specifications
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White flakes or powder |
| Molecular Weight | 7000–9000 |
| Moisture | ≤ 1.0% |
| pH (5% Solution) | 4.5 – 7.5 |
| Melting Point | 58–62°C |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 50 |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Solubility | Fully soluble in water & most solvents |
Food, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, and Industrial grades available.
FAQ
Q: Are you a factory or a trader?
A: We are the manufacture and export of Pharmaceutical Intermediates/Cosmetic Raw Material/Food Additives/Dyestuff/Pigment
Q: When can I get the price?
A: we will quote within 8 hours after we get your inquiry.
Q: What's your MOQ?
A: 25kgs for each items
Q: How long is your delivery time?
A: Within 3 days for stock products. Other production time according to your quantity.
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