Polyethylene Glycol Ester Series

General Information

Product Name: Polyethylene Glycol Ester Series
Type: EGMS, EGDS, DEGMS, DEGDS, PEG400MS, PEG400DS, PEG6000DS, PEG200ML, PEG200DL, PEG400ML, PEG400DL, PEG400MO, PEG400DO, PEG600MO, PEG600DO, PEG4000MO, PEG6000MO, PEG264MO
Applications: Textiles and fiber processing, metal processing, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, others

Introduction

Formed through the esterification of polyethylene glycols with fatty acids, polyethylene glycol (PEG) esters exhibit excellent solubility in water and various organic solvents, robust emulsifying capabilities, and remarkable stability. PEG esters are extensively utilized in numerous industrial applications, including cosmetics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and metalworking.

Basic Parameters

Catalog	Chemical Name	CAS	Appearance 25 °C	Saponification Value (mgKOH/g)	Acid Value (mgKOH/g)	HLB
SUR-NON-046	Ethylene Glycol Monostearate EGMS	111-60-4	Yellowish solid	170-185	≤ 5	2-4
SUR-NON-047	Ethylene Glycol Distearate EGDS	627-83-8	Yellowish solid	185-200	≤ 10	1.5
SUR-NON-048	Diethylene Glycol Monostearate DEGMS	106-11-6	Yellowish solid	160-170	≤ 5	3.5
SUR-NON-049	Diethylene Glycol Distearate DEGDS	109-30-8	Yellowish solid	184-194	≤ 10	3
SUR-NON-050	Polyoxyethylene Glycol 400 Stearate PEG400MS	9004-99-3	Yellowish solid	75-95	≤ 5	10.7-11.7
SUR-NON-051	Polyethylene Glycol 400 Distearate PEG400DS	9005-08-7	Yellowish solid	110-130	≤ 10	7.2-8.2
SUR-NON-052	Polyethylene Glycol 6000 Distearate PEG6000DS	9005-08-7	Yellowish solid	14-22	≤ 8	18
SUR-NON-053	Polyethylene Glycol 200 Monolaurate PEG200ML	9004-81-3	Colorless to light yellow liquid	140-155	≤ 5	9.5
SUR-NON-054	Polyethylene Glycol 200 Dilaurate PEG200DL	9005-02-1	Colorless to light yellow liquid	195-210	≤ 10	8
SUR-NON-055	Polyethylene Glycol 400 Monolaurate PEG400ML	9004-81-3	Colorless to light yellow liquid	90-110	≤ 5	13
SUR-NON-056	Polyethylene Glycol 400 Dilaurate PEG400DL	9005-02-1	Colorless to light yellow liquid	130-155	≤ 10	10.5
SUR-NON-057	Polyethylene Glycol 400 Monooleate PEG400MO	9004-96-0	Amber liquid	75-95	≤ 5	11-12
SUR-NON-058	Polyethylene Glycol 400 Dioleate PEG400DO	9005-07-6	Amber liquid	100-130	≤ 10	7-8
SUR-NON-059	Polyethylene Glycol 600 Monooleate PEG600MO	9004-96-0	Amber liquid	60-75	≤ 5	13-14
SUR-NON-060	Polyethylene Glycol 600 Dioleate PEG600DO	9005-07-6	Amber liquid	85-105	≤ 10	10-11
SUR-NON-061	Polyethylene Glycol 4000 Monooleate PEG4000MO	9004-96-0	Yellow solid	10-15	≤ 5	18-18.5
SUR-NON-062	Polyethylene Glycol 6000 Monooleate PEG6000MO	9004-96-0	Yellow solid	5-10	≤ 5	19
SUR-NON-063	Polyethylene Glycol 264 Monooleate PEG264MO	9004-96-0	Yellow solid	115-125	≤ 2	--

* Typical values (not warranted values)

Characteristics and Applications

EGMS EGDS	Characteristics Solubility: Soluble in isopropanol, toluene, soybean oil, and mineral oil. Functional Properties: Emulsifying, solubilizing, softening, and antistatic properties. Applications Textiles and Fiber Processing: EGMS and EGDS function as emulsifiers, dispersants, solubilizers, lubricants, softeners, antifoam agents, antistatic agents, and pearlescent agents, enhancing the quality and processability of fibers. Metal Processing: Used as lubricants and emulsifiers, improving the efficiency and longevity of metalworking fluids. Cosmetics: Incorporated into creams and lotions to improve texture and stability. Pharmaceuticals: Serve as intermediates in drug formulations, enhancing the solubility and stability of active ingredients.
DEGMS DEGDS	Characteristics Solubility: Insoluble in water, ethanol, and ether; dispersible in hot water. Applications Pharmaceuticals: Used as solubilizers, emulsifiers, dispersants, and transdermal enhancers, facilitating drug delivery and formulation stability. Textiles: Employed as emulsifiers, opacifying agents, and pearlescent agents to enhance textile aesthetics and functionality. Food Industry: Utilized as emulsifiers, flavor and color solubilizers, stabilizers, and foam regulators to ensure product consistency and quality.
PEG400MS	Characteristics Solubility: Soluble in various organic solvents and dispersible in water. Functional Properties: Emulsifying, solubilizing, wetting, and softening. Applications Textiles: Acts as an emulsifier, softener, and lubricant, enhancing fabric quality and processing. Cosmetics and Metal Processing: Serves as a cleaner, lubricant, and brightener, improving product performance. Paper Industry: Functions as a starch coating thickener, stabilizer, wetting agent, and softener, improving paper quality. Pharmaceuticals: Used as an emulsifier in liquid and emulsion drug formulations, enhancing bioavailability. Coatings and Inks: Serves as a grinding aid to improve pigment dispersion and stability.
PEG400DS	Characteristics Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, isopropanol, toluene, and dispersible in hot water. Functional Properties: Dispersing, emulsifying, opacifying, solubilizing, and thickening. Applications Textiles: Functions as a fiber lubricant, softener, and antistatic agent, enhancing textile processing and product quality. Cosmetics: Used as a thickener, solubilizer, and emulsifier in various formulations. Metal Processing: Acts as a lubricant, improving the efficiency and longevity of metalworking fluids. Paper Industry: Applied in the treatment of porous, absorbent tissue paper, and as a resin plasticizer, improving paper properties.
PEG6000DS	Characteristics Solubility: Easily soluble in water. Functional Properties: Excellent thickening capability. Applications Cosmetics and Detergents: Used as an emulsifier and thickener, enhancing product viscosity and stability. Resin Plasticizers: Improves the flexibility and workability of resins, making them suitable for various industrial applications.
PEG200ML	Characteristics Solubility: Dispersible in water, forming a cloudy liquid with mineral and vegetable oils. Applications Water-Based Coatings: Acts as a defoamer, ensuring a smooth finish. Vinyl Plastic Solutions: Reduces viscosity, improving processing. Hair Dyes: Controls viscosity, ensuring uniform application. Paper Industry: Used as a softening additive, enhancing paper texture. Metal Processing: Functions as a lubricant, improving processing efficiency. Textiles: Acts as an emulsifier, coupling agent, and solubilizer, enhancing fabric quality and processing.
PEG200DL	Characteristics Solubility: Soluble in isopropanol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride; dispersible in water. Applications Self-Emulsifying Agents: Used as auxiliary emulsifiers and lubricants. Mold Release Agents: Improve mold release efficiency. Viscosity Control Agents: Enhance the stability and performance of various formulations.
PEG400ML	Characteristics Solubility: Dispersible in water. Functional Properties: Emulsifying and lubricating. Applications Latex Paints: Acts as a lubricant, improving application smoothness. Fiber Processing: Used as a lubricant and leveling agent, enhancing fabric quality. Pigment Grinding: Serves as a dispersant, improving pigment dispersion. Solvents and Oils: Functions as a solubilizer, enhancing product stability. Vinyl Plastics: Prevents sticking, improving processing. Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals: Emulsifiers enhance formulation stability.
PEG400DL	Characteristics Solubility: Dispersible in water. Functional Properties: Exhibits bundling, antistatic, softening, and smoothing properties. Applications Synthetic Fiber Oils: Used as oil-soluble emulsifiers, softeners, lubricants, and antistatic agents. Textiles: Functions as a coupling agent and lubricant. Metal Processing: Acts as a degreaser and coolant additive. Paper Industry: Used as a release agent. Detergents: Employed in both industrial and household cleaning products.
PEG400MO	Characteristics Solubility: Soluble in benzene and isopropanol; dispersible in water. Applications Industrial Lubricants: Acts as an oil remover and viscosity stabilizer. Textile Softeners and Lubricants: Enhances fabric quality. Plastics: Functions as an antistatic agent and dispersant. Biodegradability: Environmentally friendly, making it suitable for sustainable applications.
PEG400DO	Characteristics Solubility: Soluble in mineral and vegetable oils; dispersible in water. Applications W/O Emulsifiers: Used as solubilizers and kerosene emulsifiers. Industrial Lubricants: Enhances lubrication in various industrial processes.
PEG600MO PEG600DO PEG4000MO PEG6000MO	Characteristics Solubility: Soluble in water. Functional Properties: Excellent washing, emulsifying, and lubricating properties. Applications Cosmetics: Used as O/W emulsifiers. Textiles: Functions as a leveling agent, dispersant, and softener. Metal Processing: Acts as a lubricant, improving processing efficiency. Agriculture: Emulsifiers for insecticides. Coatings: Used in water-soluble paints. Electronics: Applied in printed circuit board pickling.
PEG264MO	Characteristics Solubility: Soluble in oils and organic solvents. Functional Properties: Exhibits good smoothing and emulsifying properties. Applications Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing: Used as an emulsifier with low freezing points, good viscosity, low volatility, and excellent oxidation resistance, ensuring high-quality fiber production.

Packaging and Storage

Packaging Options: Typically packaged in 200 kg iron drums or 50 kg plastic drums.
Storage Conditions: Stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Shelf Life: 2 years

PEG esters are not only valued for their specific industrial applications but also for their broad-spectrum utility across various sectors. Contact Alfa Chemistry today to learn more about our products and how they can benefit your applications.

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