CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycol 1000
Polyethylene Glycol that provides enhanced solvency, lubricity, hygroscopicity and other important functional properties in a wide range of formulations. INCI Name: PEG-20
Uses:
- Carrier for epoxy adhesives
- Reactant with isocyanate in urethane adhesives
- Ceramic glaze
- Chemical intermediates
- Inks
- Lubricants
- Modifier for water-dispersible alkyd resins in paints and coating applications
- Mold release agent
- Plasticizer
- Penetrant and protectant in wood stains
- Solvent and flow control in aqueous dispersion thermoset coatings
- Base and carrier in tarnish remover
- Lubrication and consistency in abrasives
Benefits:
- Completely soluble in water
- Molecularly stable and non-volatile
- Excellent hygroscopicity
- Low toxicity
- High lubricity and solvency
Properties
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Typical Properties
- % Actives Yes No 100%
- Contains Inhibitor Yes No No (uninhibited)
- End Use Yes No Industrial
- Form Yes No Liquid, Semisolid
- Melting or Freezing Range Yes No 35 to 40 °C
- Molecular Weight Yes No 950 to 1050 g/mol
- Solubility in Water (20°C, % by wt) Yes No 80
- Viscosity (100°C) Yes No 17 cSt
- Viscosity (50% dissolution in water @ 20°C) Yes No 22 - 30 cP
Score all the traits and compatibility you desire with one smart choice
Are you looking for enhanced solvency, lubricity and hygroscopicity? Look no further than CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycol 1000. By combining these desirable properties and excellent compatibility with other ingredients, CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycol 1000 is ideal for a range of adhesive, paints and coatings, cleaning and polishing applications.
CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs), a family of water soluble linear polymers, are among the most versatile chemical ingredients available to formulators and manufacturers. They are available in a wide range of viscosities, weights from 200 to 8000 and melting points for optimal formulation flexibility in applications including ceramics, lubricants, soaps and detergents, and toilet bowl cleaners. By choosing a suitable product grade, you can achieve the desired balance of water solubility, hygroscopicity, vapor pressure, melting or freezing range, and viscosity.
Figure 1: Kinematic Viscosity
Figure 2: Aqeuous Freezing Points
Figure 3: Densities vs. Temperature above Freezing Point (as indicated on the graph)
Figure 4: Comparitive Dynamic Hygroscopicities
Figure 5: Molecular Weight Distributions
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