Lipoxol Med
Depending of the molecular weight the LIPOXOL MED grades are liquid or solid polymers soluble in water. They are produced by the addition of ethylene oxide to ethylene glycol (under alkaline conditions and neutralized with lactic acid).
- Synonyms
- PEG, Macrogol, Polyoxyethylene glyco
- Chemical Formula
- HO–(CH2CH2O)n–H
- CAS Number
- 25322-68-3
- INCI name(s)
- Polyethylene Glycol
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 300-8000 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 55 – 63 °C
- Flash Point
- > 200 °C
- Density
- 1.12 – 1.15 g/cm³
- Forms
- Flakes, Solid
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Pharmaceuticals
- Skin care products
- Binding agent