Kollisolv® PEG E 400
SIGMA/06855
Synonym: Poly(ethylene glycol); Lutrol E 400; Macrogol 400; Polyethylene glycol; Polyethylene glycol 400; PEG
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
| form | liquid |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| hydroxyl value | 267‑295 mg KOH/g |
| impurities | reducing substances, complies |
| ≤0.1% sulfated ash | |
| ≤0.25% ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol (sum) | |
| ≤0.5 g acetic acid (per 100 g) | |
| ≤1 ppm ethylene oxide | |
| ≤1 ppm lead (verified on random samples only) | |
| ≤1.0% water | |
| ≤10 ppm dioxan | |
| ≤15 ppm formaldehyde | |
| ≤5 ppm heavy metals (verfied on random samples only) | |
| ≤620 ppm ethylene glycol | |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
| InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | average Mw 380-420 g/mol (from OH-value (56100*2/OHZ)) |
| pH | 4.5-7.0 (50 g/L) |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| SMILES string | C(CO)O |
| solubility | H2O: 10%, clear, colorless |
| suitability | complies for acidity or alkalinity |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| technique(s) | electrophoresis: suitable |
| viscosity | 105-130 mPa.s(20 °C) (6.8-8.0 CS (98.9°C) |
| Application: | Kollisolv polyethylene glycols are used as thickening agents and gel binders in the pharmaceutical industry. This research grade product is intended for use in R&D and development only. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an eco-friendly, biodegradable polymer widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Its non-toxic nature and versatility make it a sustainable choice, derived from renewable resources, contributing to greener product formulations. Click here  for more information. |
| Legal Information: | Kollisolv is a registered trademark of BASF |
| Other Notes: | The PEG E grades of Kollisolv are polyethylene glycols (macrogols) of different molecular weights. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12161900 |