poly(oxyethylene)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf 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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label poly(oxyethylene)
gptkbp:molecularWeight varies with n
gptkbp:monomerUnit ethylene oxide
gptkbp:solubility water soluble
gptkbp:toxicity low toxicity
gptkbp:usedAs moisturizer
emulsifier
surfactant
dispersing agent
gptkbp:usedIn pharmaceuticals
cosmetics
industrial applications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4