Guest guest Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 http://sci-toys.com/ingredients/polyethylene_glycol.html Chemical Formula:SynonymsPEG-n PEG-6, PEG-8, PEG-12, PEG-40, PEG-150, etc.DescriptionPolyethylene glycol is a family of long chain polymers made up of ethylene glycol subunits. The number after the name indicates the approximate molecular weight of the chain (higher numbers mean longer chains).UsesPEG is used as a thickener in many products. It is used in toothpaste to prevent bacteria from breaking down the pyrophosphates used to control tartar buildup.PEGs are often reacted with fatty acids to make detergents that have thickening and foam stabilizing properties. When chemically combined with fatty acids from coconut oil, it makes detergents like PEG-5 cocamide, which is used in shampoos as a surfactant, emulsifier, and foam stabilizer.ethylene glycol: InChI=1/C9H17NO3/c1-7(10)8(11)5-3-2-4-6-9(12)13/h7H,2-6,10H2,1H3,(H,12,13)/f/h12HPEG: InChI=1/C28H58O15/c29-1-3-31-5-7-33-9-11-35-13-15-37-17-19-39-21-23-41-25-27-43-28-26-42-24-22-40-20-18-38-16-14-36-12-10-34-8-6-32-4-2-30/h29-30H,1-28H2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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