DESCRIPTION & CONSUMPTION:
It is used to process textiles and as a plastic and rubber mold release agent.
In paints and inks, it is a binder, dye carrier, humectant and modifier. Esters of PEG 400 are often used as surfactants.
PACKING: Liquid form of PEG (200 to 1000) drums
Solid form (up to PEG 1000) packed in Bag
| Characteristic | Test Method | Unit | PEG-200 | PEG-300 | PEG-400 | PEG-600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLES OF EO | - | - | 3EO | 5EO | 8EO | 13EO |
| APPEARANCE | VISUAL | - | COLORLESS | COLORLESS | COLORLESS | COLORLESS |
| VISCOSITY @ 40°C | ASTM D - 445 | CST | 21-25 | 31-35 | 40-45 | 60-66 |
| PH | ASTM D - 1172 | - | 5-7 | 5-7 | 5-7 | 5-7 |
| HYDROXYL NO. | ASTM D - 4252 | mg KOH/gr | 510-623 | 340-415 | 261-303 | 172-204 |
| M.W | CALCULATED | Kg/Kmol | 180-220 | 270-330 | 370-340 | 550-650 |
| WATER CONTENT | BALLESTRA B - 26 | WT.% | 0.5 MAX. | 0.5 MAX. | 0.5 MAX. | 0.5 MAX. |
| Characteristic | Test Method | Unit | PEG-1000 | PEG-1500 | PEG-2000 | PEG-3000 | PEG-4000 | PEG-6000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLES OF EO | - | - | 22EO | 33EO | 44EO | 66EO | 88EO | 132EO |
| APPEARANCE | VISUAL | - | WHITE | WHITE | WHITE | WHITE | WHITE | WHITE |
| MELTING POINT | ASTM D - 127 | °C | 37-41 | 43-47 | 48-52 | 53-57 | 58-62 | 63-67 |
| PH | ASTM D - 1172 | - | 5-7 | 5-7 | 5-7 | 5-7 | 5-7 | 5-7 |
| HYDROXYL NO. | ASTM D - 4252 | mg KOH/gr | 112-136 | 84-102 | 67-81 | 51-63 | 42-52 | 34-42 |
| M.W | CALCULATED | Kg/Kmol | 900-1100 | 1300-1500 | 1800-2000 | 2700-3000 | 3600-4000 | 5400-6000 |
| WATER CONTENT | BALLESTRA B - 26 | WT.% | 0.5 MAX. | 0.5 MAX. | 0.5 MAX. | 0.5 MAX. | 0.5 MAX. | 0.5 MAX. |
