Polyethylene oxide

average Mv ~5,000,000,powder

Reagent Code: #63654
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Alias Polyoxyethylene; Polyethylene oxide; PEO
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CAS Number 68441-17-8

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Formula HOCH₂CH₂OH
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MDL Number MFCD00081839
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Polyethylene oxide is widely used in various industries due to its unique properties. In the pharmaceutical sector, it serves as a binder, thickening agent, and lubricant in tablet formulations, ensuring controlled drug release. It is also utilized in ophthalmic solutions and wound dressings for its biocompatibility and moisture-retention capabilities. In the cosmetics and personal care industry, it acts as a stabilizer and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, gels, skin, and hair products. In the food industry, it is used as a thickening agent and humectant. In the textile industry, it is employed in fiber production processes to improve fiber quality and as a sizing agent. In the paper industry, it enhances the strength, durability, and retention properties of paper. Additionally, it is employed in water treatment processes as a flocculant to aggregate and remove suspended particles. In manufacturing, it is used as a surfactant and dispersant in coatings, adhesives, and ceramics. Its ability to form hydrogels makes it valuable in biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering and drug delivery systems.

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Test Parameter Specification
Appearance White to light yellow powder
pH (0.5 wt in water) 6-7

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Size Availability Unit Price Quantity
inventory 500g
10-20 days ฿8,660.00
inventory 25g
10-20 days ฿1,120.00
inventory 2.5kg
10-20 days ฿22,400.00
inventory 5g
10-20 days ฿320.00
inventory 250g
10-20 days ฿4,620.00

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