This product is a Polyethylene Glycol in the Kollisolv® family
Kollisolv® PEG 8000
Solid polyethylene glycols for various pharmaceutical applications
White or almost white solid with a waxy or paraffin-like appearance. Very soluble in water and in methylene chloride, very slightly soluble in alcohol, practically insoluble in fatty oils and in mineral oils.
Benefits
- Kollisolv® PEG 8000 will not support microbial growth, even in aqueous solutions
- Versatile, water-miscible vehicle used as solvent and solubilizing agent for active substances and excipients in liquid and semisolid preparation
- Can be paired with BASF surfactants (for example Kolliphor® RH 40) to promote solubilization of poorly water-soluble APIs
- Can be used for crystallization inhibition with BASF polymers (for example Kollidon® 12 PF)
- Can also be used as a chemical intermediate in drug formulation
- Wide acceptance in pharmaceutical application for over 50 years
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Functionalities
Technical Overview
Compendial Name
Poly(oxyethylene), Poly(ethylene oxide), Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-hydro-ω-hydroxy. Macrogol 8000Region of Manufacture
USAPackage Size
- 0,25KG Plastic bottle
- 91KG Fiber drums
- 725KG FIBC
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