PEG 3350 (Polymeg - 3350)

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Parameter	Specifications
Appearance @ 25°C	A White or Hard Creamy Wax Like Solid Flakes
Completeness and Colour of Solution (10%), w/v	Colourless, Clear to Slightly Hazy
pH (5% Aqueous Solution)	4.5 - 7.5
Viscosity @98.9 ± 0.3°C	76 - 110
Average Molecular Weight	3116 - 3740
Hydroxyl value, (mg KOH/g)	30.0 - 36.0
Free EO Content (ppm)	10 Max
1,4 Dioxane (ppm)	10 Max
Heavy Metal (ppm)	5 Max
Residue on Ignition (%)	0.1 Max
Organic Volatile Impuritties	As per USP/NF
Freezing Point (in °C)	54.0 - 58.0

Shelf Life: 3 years.

Storage: POLYMEG 3350 is hygroscopic and containers must be properly stored to prevent moisture absorption. POLYMEG 3350 has a flash point well above limits of definition of a "flammable" and no special fire precaution is necessary. Small fires may be extinguished by dry chemical powder or carbon di-oxide. For larger fires used water or foam.

Uses & Application Of Polymeg- 3350

Being essentially a non-toxic versatile solubilizer and lubricant, POLYMEG 3350 has many applications in the following areas

• Cosmetics: POLYMEG 3350 is useful in formulation of toothpaste, deodorant sticks, hairdressing preparation, lipsticks and shaving creams.
• Pharmaceuticals: Being essentially non-toxic and versatile POLYMEG 3350 has many uses in the pharmaceutical industry. It is used as an ointment base and suppository base. It is possible to achieve even distribution of medicament throughout ointment base thereby ensuring an even application to the skin. It is a good solvent for a wide range of medicament for treatment of wounds and infections.
• Cementitious Mixture: Used as an additive in cementitious mixture.