PEG 4000 Applications
PEG 4000 is commonly used to thicken mild amphoteric surfactant systems such as baby shampoos, facial cream scrubs, lotion facial cleansers, body shampoos, body scrubs, and shaving foams. The use of PEG 4000 in colored cosmetic products plays a significant role as an auxiliary emulsifier. PEG 4000 (Polyethylene glycol 4000) is used in shampoo, body shampoo or foam. As a lubricant for tablets and capsules, PEG 4000 makes it easier for patients to swallow. PEG 4000 is used as a matrix in medicine, cosmetics and health industries. To adjust viscosity and melting point. PEG4000 as a lubricant and cooling agent in metal processing industries. In the industry of pesticides and pigments, PEG 4000 using as a dispersant and emulsifier. PEG 4000 as an anti-static agent in the textile industry.
PEG 4000 Packing
PEG 4000 is in solid and flake shape. PEG 4000 is packed in 25 kg sacks and putting on pallet.
PEG 4000 Export destinations
PEG 4000, mostly offered by customers who are manufacturing the best quality scrubs, shampoo,lotion, cosmetics, medicines, lubricant, textile. So, we are exporting PEG 4000 to Middle East, African, European, South American, East Asian countries. Our PEG 4000 is producing, packing and exporting to mention above destinations, under Iran Chemical Mine authorization by the best Iranian PEG 4000 raw materials in accordance with ASTM standard. For taking updated price for PEG 4000 and knowing more about further details, please contact us by our contact lines/email.
PEG 4000 Technical specifications
|
TEST |
STANDARD | RESULT | Unit | Ref |
| Description | practically odorless and tasteless, white,
waxy, plastic material having a consistency similar to beeswax, or as creamy white flakes, beads, or powders |
Complies |
— |
USP43-NF38 |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water, soluble in acetone,
alcohol, chloroform ,ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethyl acetate, and in toluene; insoluble in ether and in hexane |
Complies |
– |
USP43-NF38 |
| Color of Solution, 5g/50ml of Water | Slightly Hazy | Slightly Hazy |
– |
USP43-NF38 |
|
Viscosity @98.9˚C |
110-158 | 128 |
Cst |
USP43-NF38 |
| pH, 5% Solution in Water | 4.5-7.5 | 6.6 |
– |
USP43-NF38 |
| Residue on ignition | NMT 0.1 | 0.05 |
%wt |
USP43-NF38 |
| Assay (Average Molecular Weight) | 3600-4400 | 4153 |
g/mol |
USP43-NF38 |
|
Ethylene Oxide & 1,4-Dioxane |
Ethylene Oxide NMT 10.0 | Not Detected |
µg/g |
USP43-NF38 |
| 1,4-Dioxane NMT 10.0 | Not Detected | |||
| Residual solvents | Defined as Organic volatile
chemicals |
Not Used |
ppm |
USP43-NF38 |
