Polyethylene Glycol 400
Polyethylene glycol 400 has an average molecular weight of 400. It is a clear, viscous liquid at room temperature.
APPLICATIONS
• Chemical Intermediate
• Plasticizer
• In cosmetics for preparation of ointments and lotions.
• As a mold release agent and lubricant for both natural and synthetic products.
| Physical Properties | |
| Flash point, PMCC, °F | 390 |
| Flash point, PMCC, °C | 199 |
| Refractive index, 25°C | 1.463 |
| Density, g/ml, 20°C (68°F) | 1.1254 |
| Weight, lbs/US gal, 20°C (68°F) | 9.39 |
| Freezing Range, °F | 39-46 |
| Freezing Range, °C | 4-8 |
| Viscosity, kinematic | |
| cSt at 25°C (77°F) | 84 |
| cSt at 98.9°C (210°F) | 7.3 |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Molecular Weight (range) | 380-420 |
| Average number of EO units | 8.7 |
| Water Solubility | Soluble |
| Potassium acetate, wt% | 0.02-0.2 |
| pH, 5% aqueous solution | 4.5-7.0 |
| Water, wt% | 0.5 max. |
| Color, Pt-Co | 50 max. |
| Hydroxyl number, mg KOH/g | 267-295 |
| Appearance, 20°C | Clear |
The expiration date is 3 years from the date of manufacture and when the glycol is kept below 100F and out of direct sunlight.
