CARBOWAX™
Polyethylene Glycols
Unmatched Formulation Performance
Since 1940, CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs) have set the industry standards for innovation, performance, formulation flexibility and quality.
CARBOWAX™ PEGs are available in a wide range of viscosities and melting points, as well as in a range of product forms from liquid to solids, which give you nearly limitless options to achieved desired product properties.
Dow was the first U.S. producer of PEGs and MPEGs with manufacturing facilities registered to the ISO 9002 quality standard. Today, our quality team proudly supports this heritage by delivering you unmatched products, service, and support.
Engage with us and discover for yourself how easy it is to work with the CARBOWAX™ PEG team!
CARBOWAX™ PEG | Common Applications |
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200, PEG-4 | Dye dispersant, carrier for fungicides & insecticides, anti-dusting agent |
300, PEG-6 | Liquid detergents, base for hand cleaners, latex processing aid, heat transfer agent, release agent |
400, PEG-8 | Bath oil actives solubilizer, silver polish, anti-stat or conditioner for leather/vinyl, anti-fog coating, inks |
540 Blend (PEG 300/PEG 1450) | Copper/brass cleaner, base for tire sidewall cleaner, tire lubricant, solvent in electroplating of tin |
600, PEG-12 | Cologne humectant/carrier, dust suppressant |
1000 , PEG-20 | Abrasive cleaners, tarnish remover, epoxy adhesive carrier, urethane adhesive (reacts with isocyanate) |
1450, PEG-32 | Shoe polish spreading agent or binder, mold release, hot melt adhesive plasticizer, label adhesive humectant |
3350, PEG-75 | Abrasive cleaners, anti-caking agent, anti-redeposition aid, base for stick stain removers, osmotic agent seed treating |
4000, PEG-90 | Rubber processing mold release, bath powder tablet binder |
4600, PEG-100 | Chemical intermediate, toilet cleaner tablet binder |
8000, PEG-180 | Anti-caking agent, automotive after wash spray, binder for fertilizer spikes, chemical intermediate, wood treating |
CARBOWAX™ MPEG | Common Applications |
MPEG 350, PEG-6 Methyl Ether | Adhesives, inks, household cleaners |
MPEG 550, Methoxy PEG-10 | Chemical intermediate, adhesives, lubricants |
MPEG 750, Methoxy PEG-16 | Chemical intermediate, adhesives, lubricants |
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