Statements (21)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:polymer
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:plastic
gptkb:PEG |
| gptkbp:appearance |
colorless viscous liquid or waxy solid
|
| gptkbp:biodegradable |
biodegradable
|
| gptkbp:CASNumber |
gptkb:25322-68-3
|
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
H−(O−CH2−CH2)n−OH
|
| gptkbp:discoveredBy |
gptkb:William_S._Carothers
|
| gptkbp:firstSynthesized |
1930s
|
| gptkbp:molecularWeight |
varies with n
|
| gptkbp:monomerUnit |
ethylene oxide
|
| gptkbp:solubility |
water soluble
|
| gptkbp:toxicity |
low toxicity
|
| gptkbp:usedAs |
gptkb:emulsifier
gptkb:moisturizer gptkb:surfactant dispersing agent |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
pharmaceuticals
cosmetics industrial applications |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
poly(oxyethylene)
|