PROPERTIES / APPLICATIONS :-
PEG - 400 is harmless towards skin ; easily soluble in water and faintly sweet in taste. This makes it an attractive ingredient in cosmetics such as creames ; jellies and lotions . PEG-400 is added to lotions intended to have a mild relaxing effect on skin . It is easily absorbed by the skin acting as solution promoter for the therapeutic agents which can be added to the lotion. It imparts smoothness to skin but does not have a strong dehydrating effect as glycerine.

PEG - 400 is a superior and thermally stable heating medium than the conventional mediums , due to its higher molecular weight ; higher boiling point and specific heat . It is therefore preferred in hot bath applications.

Other uses of PEG - 400 are as lubricant in tyre manufacturing ; plasticiser for sponges and synthetic leather ; paper softner ; anti curl agent ; flux for soldering ; intermediate in resin manufacturing .

PEG - 400 also find uses in toothpaste to remove dirt on the teeth and in cosmetics soaps as a wetting agent preventing the soap from cracking.

COMPATIBILITY :
Compatibility of glycols is proved to be good in formulations of Nitrofurazone , Undecanoic acid , Sulphur , Hydrocortisone , Methyl Salicylate , Benzyl Benzoate etc.
INCOMPATIBILITY :
Glycols are not compatible with Penicillin , Bicitracine , Iodine , Potassium Iodide , Sorbitol , Tannic Acid , Bismuth salts. Glycols are also not suitable with Polyethylene , Backlite & celluloids.

PACKING :-
230 KG NET IN DRUMS.

STORAGE :-
UNDER DRY CONDITIONS AND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN SEALED CONTAINERS.