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Product Name:
Polyethylene Glycol
Formula:
(C2H4O)nH2O
Synonyms:
PEG;PEO;Poly(ethylene glycol);0;0
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal word | Danger |
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Pictogram(s) |
Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a low toxic, hydrophobic, semicrystalline polyether, that are composed of (CH2 single bondCH2O) repeating units. The structure of the compound is known as H−(O−CH2−CH2)n−OH. Polyethylene glycol is a biocompatible, synthetic, hydrophilic polyether compound that has many applications, mostly in the medical industry, but also in the chemical and industrial sectors. Polyethylene glycol is a medication that is used in the management and treatment of constipation and used for bowel preparation before colonoscopies and other procedures.
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