Polyethylene Glycol 1500 (PEG32, Macrogol 1500, Flakes)
- Product Code: 730
a versatile polymer widely used across various industries, including cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals
The product is EP/USP Conforms (Pharmaceutical Grade). Can be used in cosmetics/food/drug
Appearance: Flakes
a versatile polymer widely used across various industries, including cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals
The product is EP/USP Conforms (Pharmaceutical Grade). Can be used in cosmetics/food/drug
Appearance: Flakes
Polyethylene Glycol 1500 (PEG 1500), also known as Macrogol 1500, is another versatile polymer used in various industries, including cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals. Here's an overview of its uses:
Use in Cosmetics
PEG 1500 is commonly utilized in cosmetics and personal care products for several functions:
- Humectant: Helps retain moisture in the skin, providing hydration and a smoother texture.
- Solvent: Aids in dissolving other ingredients in the formulation, ensuring a uniform consistency.
- Emulsifying Agent: Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients, creating stable emulsions for creams and lotions.
- Thickening Agent: Enhances the viscosity and texture of products, contributing to a more desirable feel.
- Stabilizer: Maintains the stability and consistency of formulations over time.
Use in Food
In the food industry, PEG 1500 is used for specific applications, including:
- Antifoaming Agent: Reduces or prevents the formation of foam during food processing, improving production efficiency.
- Glazing Agent: Provides a glossy finish to food products such as confections and baked goods.
- Thickener and Stabilizer: Enhances the texture and stability of various food items, contributing to a consistent quality.
Use in Pharmaceuticals
PEG 1500 is widely used in pharmaceuticals due to its beneficial properties:
- Laxative: Used in formulations to treat constipation by increasing the water content in the stool, facilitating easier passage.
- Binder: Assists in the formation of tablets by binding the ingredients together, ensuring proper dosage and stability.
- Excipient: Acts as a carrier or medium for active pharmaceutical ingredients, aiding in their delivery and absorption.
- Solubilizer: Improves the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs, enhancing their bioavailability.
Use: Used as a solvent (solvent) or a conductor (carrier) in all kinds of cosmetics.
Mixing method: mixed with the substance to be dissolved
Usage rate: depending on usage
Product characteristics: white flake powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, glycols (eg propylene glycol, butylene glycol).
Storage: can be stored at room temperature But close the lid of the bottle tightly. and protected from sunlight or heat, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years
INCI Name : PEG-32
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