Polyethylene glycol 600

Description

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

Polyethylene glycol is used as a humectant in inks and adhesives. It acts as a solvent in soldering flux and as a dye carrier in inks. It is also useful as a modifier and binder in latex paint. It is used as an additive in synthetic lubricants, cutting oil and hydraulic fluids. It plays an important role for the precipitation of proteins.

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

• Melting Point: 17°C to 23°C
• Density: 1.12
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,many organic solvents,aliphatic ketones,alcohols,chloroform,glycol ethers,esters,and aromatic hydrocarbons. Immiscible with ether and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
• Quantity: 250 g
• Flash Point: 252°C (485°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.468
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene glycol 600

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	500-038-2
RTECSNumber	TQ3800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only