Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a viscosity regulator in ballpoint pen inks and as a lubricant in nylon and polyacetal resins.
Acts as a thermal storage agent and cold storage agent in various applications. - Cosmetic and Personal Care: Used as a moisturizer and binder in toothpaste, solid face powders, and wet wipes.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a base in pharmaceutical formulations and as a stabilizer in injections.
Where is PEG 600 Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic polymer.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the polymerization of ethylene oxide with a molecular weight of approximately 600.
- Consumer Products: Found in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products like detergents and lubricants.