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Contact SupplierPEG 8000 is a Polyethylene glycol polymer with an average molecular weight of around 8000 g/mol. It is a linear, non-ionic polymer composed of repeating ethylene oxide units.
Physical Properties: PEG 8000 typically appears as a white, waxy solid at room temperature. It is odorless, tasteless, and soluble in water and many organic solvents.
Cosmetics: PEG 8000 is utilized in various cosmetic and personal care products as a thickening agent, moisturizer, or emulsifier.
Industrial Applications: PEG 8000 finds applications in industrial processes such as in the manufacture of adhesives, lubricants, and as a plasticizer in polymer formulations.
Chemical Synthesis: PEG 8000 can also serve as a solvent or reaction medium in various chemical reactions and organic syntheses.