Grade | Appearance (25°C) | Color (Pt-Co) | Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g) | Molecular Weight | Freezing Point (°C) | Moisture (%) | pH (1% solution) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PEG200 | Colorless transparent liquid | ≤20 | 510-623 | 180-220 | - | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG300 | Colorless transparent liquid | ≤20 | 340-416 | 270-330 | - | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG400 | Colorless transparent liquid | ≤20 | 255-312 | 360-440 | 4-10 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG600 | Colorless transparent liquid | ≤20 | 170-208 | 540-660 | 20-25 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG800 | Milky white paste | ≤30 | 127-156 | 720-880 | 26-32 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG1000 | Milky white paste | ≤40 | 102-125 | 900-1100 | 38-41 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG1500 | Milky white solid | ≤40 | 68-83 | 1350-1650 | 43-46 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG2000 | Milky white solid | ≤50 | 51-63 | 1800-2200 | 48-50 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG3000 | Milky white solid | ≤50 | 34-42 | 2700-3300 | 51-53 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG4000 | Milky white solid | ≤50 | 26-32 | 3500-4400 | 53-54 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG6000 | Milky white solid | ≤50 | 17.5-20 | 5500-7000 | 54-60 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
PEG8000 | Milky white solid | ≤50 | 12-16 | 7200-8800 | 60-63 | ≤1.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
Pharmaceutical Applications:
Low MW PEGs (200-800): Solvents, co-solvents, o/w emulsifiers for suspensions/emulsions
Medium MW PEGs (1000-1500): Ointment/suppository bases, solid dispersion carriers
High MW PEGs (4000-8000): Coating materials, capsule matrices, tablet binders
Industrial Applications:
Textiles: Softeners, antistatic agents, lubricants
Rubber: Plasticizers, dispersants for carbon black
Paper: Coating agents, wetting additives
Metals: Lubricants, coolants, polishing agents
Inks: Viscosity modifiers, dye solubilizers
Coatings: Resin dispersants (20-30% dosage)
Special Functions:
PEG4000/6000: Improve paper gloss/smoothness
PEG2000/3000: Enhance metal processing efficiency
All grades: Raw materials for ester-type surfactants
Packaging:
Liquid grades (PEG200-1500): 200kg steel drums/50kg plastic drums
Solid grades (PEG2000-8000): 20kg woven bags (pelletized)
Storage:
Dry, ventilated environment
Non-flammable (general chemical handling)
Shelf Life: 2 years