Polyethylene oxide
average Mv ~300,000,powder
- Product Code: 63648
Alias:
Polyoxyethylene; Polyethylene oxide; PEO
CAS:
68441-17-8
| Molecular Weight: | Molecular Formula: | HOCH₂CH₂OH | |
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| EC Number: | MDL Number: | MFCD00081839 | |
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| Density: | Storage Condition: | room temperature |
Product Description:
Polyethylene oxide is widely used in various industries due to its unique properties. In the pharmaceutical sector, it serves as a binder, thickening agent, and lubricant in tablet formulations, ensuring controlled drug release. In personal care products, it acts as a viscosity modifier and stabilizer in shampoos, lotions, and creams. The chemical is also employed in water treatment processes as a flocculant to enhance sedimentation and filtration efficiency. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in the production of adhesives, coatings, and films, providing flexibility and durability. In biomedical applications, polyethylene oxide is used in hydrogels for wound dressings and drug delivery systems due to its biocompatibility and water solubility. Its versatility makes it a valuable material across multiple fields.
Product Specification:
| Test | Specification |
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| APPEARANCE | WHITE TO LIGHT YELLOW POWDER |
| pH0.5wtwater | 7-10 |
Sizes / Availability / Pricing:
| Size (g) | Availability | Price | Quantity |
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| 5.000 | 10-20 days | £8.37 |
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| 25.000 | 10-20 days | £26.91 |
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| 250.000 | 10-20 days | £92.28 |
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| 1000.000 | 10-20 days | £313.47 |
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| 5000.000 | 10-20 days | £746.13 |
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Polyethylene oxide
Polyethylene oxide is widely used in various industries due to its unique properties. In the pharmaceutical sector, it serves as a binder, thickening agent, and lubricant in tablet formulations, ensuring controlled drug release. In personal care products, it acts as a viscosity modifier and stabilizer in shampoos, lotions, and creams. The chemical is also employed in water treatment processes as a flocculant to enhance sedimentation and filtration efficiency. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in the production of adhesives, coatings, and films, providing flexibility and durability. In biomedical applications, polyethylene oxide is used in hydrogels for wound dressings and drug delivery systems due to its biocompatibility and water solubility. Its versatility makes it a valuable material across multiple fields.
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