Polyethylene Glycol 8000 (PEG), Fisher BioReagents™

Catalog No.	Quantity	Packaging
BP233-1	1 kg	Poly Bottle
BP233-100	100 g	Glass Bottle

Catalog No. BP233-1

Description

Polyethylene Glycol 8000, HO-[CH2CH2O]n-H, CAS Number-25322-68-3, Polyethylene Oxide, Carbowax, PEG 8000, 1kg, Gray, White, 7000 to 9000, CAUTION!

PEG 8000 is suitable as a medium for the fusion of mammalian cells. It is also used to precipitate bacteriophage from lysed cell supernatants.

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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
• Synonym: PEG 8000, Polyethylene Oxide, Carbowax™
• IUPAC Name: ethane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: [H]OCCO

• Color: White
• pH: 5 to 7
• Physical Form: Solid
• Melting Point: 55°C
• Linear Formula: H(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH
• Merck Index: 15, 7688
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Formula Weight: 7000 to 9000
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene Glycol 8000

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	CAUTION!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. . NFPA Health:1 Flammability:1 Instability:0
Recommended Storage	RT

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