peg-40
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Identification
| Name | peg-40 |
| CAS Number | 25322-68-3 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | (C2 H4 O)mult-H2 O |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear viscous liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 660.19 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 668.00 °F. TCC ( 353.10 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -4.232 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | humectants |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-dog LDLo 3000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LD50 18000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: HEMATURIA\nVASCULAR: BP LOWERING NOT CHARACTERIZED IN AUTONOMIC SECTION\nCARDIAC: ARRHYTHMIAS (INCLUDING CHANGES IN CONDUCTION)']
Safety in Use
| Category | humectants, solvents |
| Recommendation for peg-40 usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for peg-40 flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
polyethylene glycol (40)
polyoxyethylene (40)
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