Polyethylene glycol 200

Description

CAS: 25322-68-3 | (C2H4O)n | 62.07 g/mol

Polyethylene glycol is used in electron microscopy. It is used as a solvent, a dye carrier in inks and a dispersant in water based coatings. Its derivatives like PEG esters are used as surfactants. In the textile industry, it is used as a lubricant, softener, dye carrier dispersant and an anti-static agent. It finds application in personal care products like skin creams, lotions and bath gels.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 25322-68-3
• Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)n
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 62.07
• MDL Number: MFCD01779601
• InChI Key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: ethane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: [H]OCCO

• Physical Form: Liquid
• Melting Point: °C to 55 to°C to 40°C
• Density: 1.127
• Merck Index: 14,7568
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and organic solvents. Insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.
• Quantity: 250 g
• Formula Weight: ≈200
• Flash Point: 171°C (339°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.459
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene glycol 200

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H303-H315-H320-H333-H335
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362-P374-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-473-3
RTECSNumber	TQ3600000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only