PEG 8000 (polyethylene glycol 8000)
What is PEG 8000?
PEG 8000 is polyethylene glycol with an average molecular weight of about 8000; it is a solid (flakes or powder) at room temperature and is non-ionic and water-soluble.
What is the CAS number of PEG 8000?
The CAS number of PEG 8000 is 25322-68-3.
What is PEG 8000 used for?
PEG 8000 is used as a pharmaceutical excipient and tablet binder; as a solvent for oral, topical, and parenteral preparations; in ointments and suppositories; and in solid dispersions for drug solubility. Venus Ethoxyethers manufactures and supplies in India; request a quote for your requirements.
Polyethylene glycol 8000 (CAS No. 25322-68-3) is a polyethylene glycol having white to off white color and available in solid flakes or powder form. polyethylene glycol 8000 used as a base in the formulation of soap sticks. PEG 8000 has low glycol content and higher crystalinity. Its high molecular weight mainly prompts its use in pharmaceutical formulations as solvent for oral, topical and parenteral preparations. The high molecular weight PEG 8000 is soluble in water and organic solvents such as alcohols. It can blend with other PEG molecular weights to achieve the desired viscosity properties. Polyethylene glycol 8000 is quite stable and does not support microbial growth, even in aqueous solutions.
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