Monoethylene Glycol (MEG)
The base glycol of antifreeze and polyester production.
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Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
Versatile polymeric glycol ranging from liquid to waxy by molecular weight.
Product description
PEG is a family of grades running from PEG 200 to PEG 6000 by molecular weight, liquid at the low end and waxy solid at the high end. It is used as a lubricant, binder and humectant across fields from textiles to pharmaceuticals. Because the CAS number varies with grade, the required molecular weight should be specified with the enquiry.
Application areas
- Textile finishing and lubricants
- Cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations
- Ceramic and metal injection binders
- Paper and ink additives
- Mould release agents and lubricants
About technical information
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