PEG 400 (polyethylene glycol 400)

CAS No-25322-68-3

PEGs, along with their many nonionic derivatives, are widely utilized in cosmetic products as surfactants, emulsifiers, cleansing agents, humectants, and skin conditioners. Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) is a low-molecular-weight grade of polyethylene glycol with a low-level toxicity.Polyethylene Glycols are polymers of ethylene glycol. In addition to being named based on the number of units of ethylene glycol, they may also be named based on the molecular weight of the compound. For example, PEG-400 is also known as Polyethylene Glycol 400, where 400 represents the average molecular weight of the compound. It is a viscous liquid that is clear and colorless. It works as a binding, emulsion stabilizing agent, and solvent in cosmetics and personal care products.