Polyethylene Glycol 400/600
Excipients for Oral and Topical Applications
Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are products made of condensed ethylene oxide and water that can contain various derivatives and have various functions. Because many PEG types are hydrophilic, they are favorably used as enhancers of penetration, and used heavily in topical dermatological preparations. PEGs, along with their many nonionic derivatives, are widely utilized in cosmetic products as surfactants, emulsifiers, cleansing agents, humectants, and skin conditioners. Polyethylene glycol 400/600 (PEG 400/600) is a low-molecular-weight grade of polyethylene glycol with a low-level toxicity. It is very hydrophilic, which renders it a useful ingredient in drug formulations to augment the solubility and bioavailability of weakly water-soluble drugs. It is used in ophthalmic solutions for the relief of burning, irritation and/or discomfort that follows dryness of the eye. PEG "400" indicates that the average molecular weight of the specific PEG is 400. PEGylation occurs when PEGs are attached to numerous protein medications, allowing for greater solubility for selected drugs. Examples of PEGylated medications are PEG-interferon alpha (Pegintron) and PEG-filgrastim. In addition, PEG is available as a bowel preparation for colonoscopy procedures and as a laxative.
Product Description
CAS number: 25322-68-3
Storage: In an airtight container.
Properties and Benefits
l Using precise polymerization technology, good process control ensures stable polymerization degree of the product.
l Advanced refining technologies can guarantee excellent batch-to-batch repeatability.
l Low impurities content, strictly control on potential mutagenic or toxic impurities such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, and triethylene glycol in the product to ensure the safety of formulations.
l Low peroxide value helps to improve the stability of the preparation.
Applications
l Solvent for oral solutions.
l Filler and plasticizer for gels, ointments and soft capsules.
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