CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ Methoxypolyethylene Glycols
CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ MPEGs are available in average molecular weights of 350 and 550 and are primarily used as intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceutical actives. CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ MPEGs meet all applicable requirements in the National Formulary (NF) for use in drug applications, Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) requirements for use in certain food applications and personal care products.
Typical Applications
CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ MPEGs Product Data
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| Products (Technical Data Sheets) |
Form | Molecular Weight Range | Average Number of Repeating Oxyethylene units | CTFA Nomenclature | Density (20°C) | Density (60°C) | Melting or Freezing Range | Solubility in Water at 20°C, % by wt | Viscosity at 100°C | |
| CARBOWAX™ MPEG 350 | Liquid | 335 - 365 | 7.2 | PEG-6 Methyl Ether | 1.0894 | 1.0547 | -5 to 10 | Complete | 3.9 | |
| CARBOWAX™ MPEG 550 | Semisolid | 525 - 575 | 11.8 | Methoxy PEG-10 | 1.1039 | 1.069 | 15 to 25 | Complete | 6.5 | |
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