Characteristics and Applications of Polyethylene Glycol Series

Polyethylene glycol series products are non-toxic, non irritating, slightly bitter in taste, have good water solubility, and have good compatibility with many organic components. They have excellent lubricity, moisturization, dispersibility, adhesives, anti-static agents, and softeners, and are widely used in industries such as chemical fiber, rubber, plastics, papermaking, painting, electroplating, pesticides, and metal processing.

Industrial use

1. EG4000 and PEG6000 are used as coating agents in the paper industry to increase the gloss and smoothness of paper; As an additive in the rubber industry, it increases the lubricity and plasticity of rubber products, reduces power consumption during processing, and extends the service life of rubber products.

2. Polyethylene glycol series products can be used as raw materials for ester surfactants.

3. PEG-200 can be used as a medium for organic synthesis and a heat carrier with high requirements, and is used as a softener and antistatic agent in the textile industry; Used as a wetting agent in the papermaking and pesticide industries.

4. PEG-400 PEG-600 and PEG-800 are used as matrices for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, lubricants and wetting agents for the rubber and textile industries. PEG-600 can enhance the grinding effect and improve the luster of metal surfaces when added to electrolytes in the metal industry.

5. PEG-1000 and PEG-1500 are used as matrices, lubricants, and softeners in the textile industry; Used as a dispersant in the coating industry to improve the water dispersibility and flexibility of resins, with a dosage of 10-30%; Ink can enhance the solubility of dyes and reduce their volatility, making it particularly suitable for wax paper and printing ink. It can also be used to adjust ink viscosity in ballpoint pen ink; Used as a dispersant in the rubber industry to promote vulcanization and as a dispersant for carbon black fillers.

6. PEG-2000 and PEG-3000 are used as metal processing molding agents, lubricants and cutting fluids for metal drawing, stamping or forming, grinding, cooling, lubricating polishing agents, welding agents, etc; Used as a lubricant in the paper industry and also as a hot melt adhesive to increase rapid rewetting ability.

7. PEG-4000, PEG-6000, and PEG-8000 are used as matrices in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to regulate viscosity and melting point; Used as lubricants and coolants in the rubber and metal processing industries, and as dispersants and emulsifiers in the production of pesticides and pigments; Used as anti-static agents, lubricants, etc. in the textile industry.