8.18897

Polyethylene glycol

20000 (stabilised) for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Poly(ethylene glycol), PEG
• Linear Formula: H(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH
• CAS Number: 25322-68-3
• MDL number: MFCD00081839
• UNSPSC Code: 13111021
• EC Index Number: 500-038-2

Properties

• vapor pressure: <0.01 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• form: flakes
• autoignition temp.: >320 °C
• potency: 28000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); >20000 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)
• pH: 5-7 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: 58-63 °C
• transition temp: flash point 240 °C
• solubility: 500 g/L
• density: 1.2 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• bulk density: 400‑500 kg/m³
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: C(CO)O
• InChI: 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
• InChI key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Polyethylene glycol 20000 (PEG-20000) can be used as a pore-expanding agent to prepare mesoporous La₂O₃ catalyst via hydrothermal process. The effect of PEG 20000 on La₂O₃ catalyst particles, results in increased alkalinity, crystallinity, specific surface area, and dispersion. These modifications of the catalyst improve the catalytic performance in the transesterification of dimethyl carbonate with glycerol.
It can also be used as:

• A surfactant in the synthesis of nanomaterials by various methods to control the size and morphology of nanostructure.
• A support to prepare zero-valent iron-PEG nanocomposite material (Fe/PEG) applicable in the removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solutions.

Analysis Note

Melting range (lower value): ≥ 62 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 66 °C
Hydroxyl value: 4 - 7
Average molecular mass: 16000 - 28000

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 281.5 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 138.6 °C - closed cup