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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS ARE POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL
PEG 200,PEG 220,PEG 240,PEG 350,PEG 400,PEG 450,PEG 500,PEG 800,these are polymer of ethylene glycol.
The number in the name is mean that average molecular weight of compound .
For example ,the PEG 400 also called PEG -8,the 8 is based on the number of units of ethylene glycol.
The polyethylene glycol polymer have widly used in bath product ,shaving product,skin care product,make up ,skin cleansing products,shampoo,hair conditioners and deodorants.
The different species material have different function :
Anticaking agent - PEG800
Plasticizer - PEG 800
Viscosity increasing agent -aqueous - PEG 800
Emulsion stabilizer -PEG 350,PEG 400,PEG 450,PEG 500
Solvent - PEG 200,PEG 220,PEG 240,PEG 350,PEG 400,PEG 450,PEG 500
Humectant - PEG 200,PEG 220,PEG 240,PEG 800
Binder - PEG 200,PEG 220,PEG 240,PEG 350,PEG 400,PEG 450,PEG 500,PEG 800
Viscosity decreasing agent - Triethylene Glycol
According to PEG400 property ,is usally used in cosmetic and personal care products.