CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
Why choose Dow as your personal care and pharmaceutical PEG supplier
Exceptional performance, proven over decades
We began supplying API and excipient-grade CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ PEGs to the pharmaceutical industry in 1983. CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ has been trusted in countless prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug formulations to deliver unmatchced performance among USP-compliant PEGs.
Largest global supplier of alkoxylated chemistries for human health products
We proudly support our tradition as a reliable support of polyethylene glycol products that are integral to human health applications today, as well as medicines of the future.
Superior quality, consistency and a world of uses
See our list of products for personal care and pharmaceutical applications below. And discover for yourself how Dow delivers excellence in quality, consistency, regulatory compliance and supply capacity. We also offer a Qualification Rebate program if you’re already using PEGs but haven’t yet listed Dow as an approved supplier.
CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ Product List and Common Uses
CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
| Product List | Common Applications |
|---|---|
| 300 NF EP, PEG-6 | Glycerine replacement, liquid oral dose carrier, solubilizer for spray-on medications |
| 400 NF EP, PEG-8 | Carrier/plasticizer gel capsules, base for face/neck lotions, toothpaste humectant |
| 540 Blend (PEG 300/PEG 1450) | Base for medicated ointments, hair conditioner/binder |
| 600 NF EP, PEG-12 | Enhances formulation stability in toothpaste, medical adhesive humectant, shampoo wetting agent |
| 1000 NF, PEG -20 | Suppository base, film plasticizer |
| 1450 NF, PEG-32 | Base for ointments (mix with PEG 300 NF), liquid oral dose carrier, sunscreen solubilizer |
| 3350 USP EP, PEG-75 | Carrier/plasticizer for sustained release tablet coating, binder/lubricant in tablet processing |
| 4000 NF EP, PEG-90 | Granulation aid, carrier/plasticizer for sustained release tablet coating, make-up binder/solubilizer |
| 4600 NF, PEG-100 | Granulation aid |
| 6000 NF EP, PEG-135 | Tablet coating, tablet matrix for dripping pills |
| 8000 NF EP, PEG-180 | Granulation aid, tablet coating plasticizer, binder for tablets |
CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ Methoxypolyethylene Glycol (MPEG)
| Product List | Common Applications |
|---|---|
| MPEG 350 NF | Topical applications |
| MPEG 550 NF | Topical applications, chemical intermediate |
Common questions about CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ PEGs
What is CAROWAX™ SENTRY™?
Standard polyethylene glycol (PEG) and methoxypolyethylene glycol (MPEG) are highly versatile excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) produced to meet the exacting requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ PEGs and MPEGs do more than meet requirements – they establish industry standards for innovation, performance, flexibility and compliance. They’re also available in a wide range of forms, viscosities and melting points for formulating flexibility.
What are PEGs?
PEGs are Polyethylene Glycols. They are excipients commonly used in pharmaceutical and personal care products. Plus, with a fully integrated global supply chain, we can create reliable sourcing of PEGs.
When should I use PEG flakes?
Flakes are best when you need fast melting in formulating topicals, tablet coating, or hot melt extrusion. We offer solid PEGs in flake form, because they can be more efficient and economical compared to granular and powder.
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