Polyethylene Glycol 1500 (PEG32, Macrogol 1500, Flakes)
Drug
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
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
- Cool (15-25C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- Add into water phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 90C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Water, Soluble in glycols, Soluble in Ethanol, Soluble in DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Consistence at 20C | Flakes |
| Solubility 25% in water | Clear |
| Hazen colour 25% in water | 30 Max |
| pH Value 5% in water | 4.5-7.5 |
| Viscosity at 20C, 50% solution (mPa.s.) | 36-42 |
| Viscosity at 98.9C (mm2/s) | 26-32 |
| Water Content | 1.00% Max |
| Ethylene Oxide Content | 1ppm Max |
| Dioxane Content | 1ppm Max |
| OH Value (mgKOH/g) | 70-80 |
| Molar Mass (g/mol) | 1400-1600 |
| Ethylene and Diethyleneglycol | 0.20% Max |
| Solidification Point (C) | 44-48 |
| Acidity (m10,1M NaOH/5g) | 0.1 Max |
| Sulphated Ash | 0.1% Max |
| Formaldehyde | 15ppm Max |