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Polyglykol 400

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Clariant

PEG-8. Polyglykol 400 by Clariant is a non-volatile humectant, solubilizer, moisturizer and fixative. It is also used in hair styling products as a plasticizer and anti-static agent.

It offers softening, cleansing and non-irritating properties.
It provides low toxicity and hygroscopic effect. It can be used in creams and all preparations that tend to dry out.
It also acts as a cleansing agent in face lotions and as non-greasy lubricant and perfume stabilizer in after-shave lotions.
It can be used in lipsticks as solubilizers for tetrabromo fluorescein and its derivatives and in hair care products where improves the consistency of non-greasy hair care products which can be washed out with clear water.
It counteracts the tendency of these products to dry to a brittle film. It has very low water content, good biodegradability and is compatible with hard water.
Polyglykol 400 is also applicable in toothpaste where it improves consistency and storage stability.

Polyglykol 400 Properties

Property

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Solidification Point

4 - 8 °C

Specific Gravity

1.12

(At 20°C)

Molecular Weight

380 - 420 g/mol

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