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Poly(ethylene oxide)

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average MV 300,000 (nominal), powder, hydroxyl, BHT as inhibitor

Synonym(s):

1,2-Ethanediol, Ethylene oxide polymer, Polyethylene oxide, Polyoxyethylene, homopolymer, PEO

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Linear Formula:
(-CH2CH2O-)n
CAS Number:
25322-68-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
24850971
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00081839
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Product Name

Poly(ethylene oxide), average Mv ~300,000 (nominal), powder

form

powder

Quality Level

100

mol wt

average Mv ~300,000 (nominal)

contains

200-500 ppm BHT as inhibitor

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viscosity

600-1,200 cP, 5 % in H2O(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.)

transition temp

Tm 65 °C

application(s)

battery manufacturing

functional group

hydroxyl

greener alternative category

Aligned

SMILES string

[H]OCCO

InChI

1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an eco-friendly, biodegradable polymer widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Its non-toxic nature and versatility make it a sustainable choice, derived from renewable resources, contributing to greener product formulations. Click here for more information.

Application

Poly(ethylene oxide) can be used:
  • As a starting material to fabricate double layer nanodiamond thin film that acts as an interfacial protection layer for Li anodes.
  • To enhance the surface properties of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) using plasma-initiated grafting.
  • To prepare hydroxyapatite/poly(ethylene oxide)nanocomposites.

Features and Benefits

  • High molecular weight (~300,000 Mv) offers excellent film-forming and thickening properties, ideal for controlled viscosity in formulations.
  • Offered in powder form for easy to handle, measure, and dissolve, ensuring consistent dispersion in aqueous systems.
  • Contains BHT as inhibitor to prevent oxidative degradation hence longer shelf life
  • Hydroxyl terminated- Provides reactive end groups for potential chemical modifications or cross-linking in advanced applications.
  • Suitable for thermal processing without compromising structural integrity.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Lot/Batch Number
0000486432
0000486432
MKCT5808
MKCV4261
MKCS2314

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