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Specifications
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| PRODUCT: |
PEG 400 |
| DESCRIPTION: |
Polyethylene
glycol, with an average molecular weight of 400 |
| SPECIFICATION: |
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| Molecular
Weight |
380 - 420 |
| Acidity,
% w/w, as acetic acid |
0.05 max. |
| pH,
5% w/v aqueous solution |
4.5 - 7.5 |
| Colour,
Pt-Co |
25 |
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| TYPICAL
PROPERTIES: |
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| Freezing
point range, oC: |
2 -
8 |
| Refractive
Index at 20oC |
1.466 |
| Flashpoint,
COC, oC |
> 215 |
| Specific
gravity, g/mL o20oC |
1.130 |
| Specific
heat Cal/g/oC |
0.50 |
| Viscosity,
cS @ 99oC |
7.3 |
| 1,4-Dioxane,
ppm |
< 10 |
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| Solubility: |
PEG 400 is
readily soluble in water and most organic solvents except
aliphatic hydrocarbons. PEG 400 can also act as a
solubiliser for a variety of substances in aqueous solutions or
in organic solvents. |
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| Uses: |
PEG 400 is
used in a variety of applications in the cosmetics and
pharmaceutical industries, and in inks, paints, detergent and
cleaning products, paper and ceramics. |
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