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Polyethylene glycol 8,000, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 043443A3
Description
Polyethylene glycol is used in the modification of therapeutic proteins and peptides to enhance its solubility. It is also used in the fabrication of bioactive and immuno isolating barriers for encapsulation of cells. In gas chromatography, it is used as a polar stationary phase. It is used as mold release agent and lubricant in fabricating elastomers. As a dispersant, it is used in toothpastes. It finds application in blood banking as a potentiator, which is used to detect antigens and antibodies. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used as tablet and capsule lubricant.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
White | |
5 to 7 | |
25322-68-3 | |
(C2H4O)n | |
14,7568 | |
Soluble in water and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons and organic solvents. | |
LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
ethane-1,2-diol | |
Odorless |
Polyethylene glycol 8,000 | |
Powder | |
55°C to 63°C | |
MFCD01779601 | |
PEG 8000 | |
2 kg | |
[H]OCCO | |
62.07 |
Chemical Identifiers
25322-68-3 | |
62.07 | |
LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
ethane-1,2-diol |
(C2H4O)n | |
MFCD01779601 | |
PEG 8000 | |
[H]OCCO |
Safety and Handling
RTECSNumber : TQ4105000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only