Polyethylene glycol is used as a thickening agent and gel binder in the pharmaceutical industry. It is used as a analytical reagents, substrates, flocculants, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, moisturizers, food additives.
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ApplicationsPolyethylene glycol is used as a thickening agent and gel binder in the pharmaceutical industry. It is used as a analytical reagents, substrates, flocculants, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, moisturizers, food additives.
SolubilitySoluble in water.
NotesContains 50% PEG 3350 in 0.1M Lithium Acetate solution, pH 4.9.