NOVELUTION PEG 400

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Sasol Chemicals NOVELUTION PEG 400 is a biodegradable polyethylene glycol with an average molecular weight of 400 g/mole. It is essentially 100% active unless diluted with water. NOVELUTION PEG grades provide a unique property profile, combining high water solubility, lubricity and low toxicity with excellent solvent properties. NOVELUTION PEG 400 is liquid at room temperature.

Chemical Name: PEG 400

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Glycols, Polyols

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
25322-68-3
EC No.
500-038-2

Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

NOVELUTION PEG grades are essential auxiliaries in numerous application fields like plastics and wood treatments. In addition to their value as auxiliaries, they are also intermediates for the manufacture of resins, textile auxiliaries and emulsifiers. The excellent solvent properties of NOVELUTION PEG 400 are important in architectural and industrial coatings and lacquers. NOVELUTION PEG 400 can be used to improve the freeze thaw stability.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solidification Range4 - 8 (39 - 46)°C (°F)—
Colormax. 20APHA, mg Pt/L—
Density (at 20°C / 68°F)1.126g/cm³—
Average Molecular Weight400.0g/mole—
Molecular Weight Calculated from Hydroxyl Number380 - 420g/mole—
Specific Heat (at 20°C / 68°F)2.1kJ/kg K—
Specific Heat (at 125°C / 257°F)2.5kJ/kg K—
Hydroxyl Number267 - 295mg KOH/g—
Viscosity (at 20°C / 68°F)105 - 130mPas—
Free EOmax. 1ppm—
Water Contentmax. 0.5wt%—
Ethylene Oxide Units8.0——
Hygroscopicity (Glycerine = 100)55.0——
pH (at 10% in Water)4.5 - 7.5——