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CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycols

Unmatched formulation performance

Among the most versatile chemical ingredients

Since 1940, CARBOWAX™ Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs) have set the industry standards for innovation, performance, formulation flexibility and quality.

CARBOWAX™ PEGs are available in a wide range of viscosities and melting points, as well as a range of product forms from liquid to solids, which give you nearly limitless options to achieve your desired product properties.

Dow was the first U.S. producer of PEGs and MPEGs with manufacturing facilities registered to the ISO 9001 quality standard. Today, our quality team proudly supports this heritage by delivering you unmatched products, service, and support.

CARBOWAX™ PEGCommon applications
200, PEG-4Dye dispersant, carrier for fungicides & insecticides, anti-dusting agent
300, PEG-6Liquid detergents, base for hand cleaners, latex processing aid, heat transfer agent, release agent
400, PEG-8Bath oil actives solubilizer, silver polish, anti-stat or conditioner for leather/vinyl, anti-fog coating, inks
540 Blend (PEG 300/PEG 1450)Copper/brass cleaner, base for tire sidewall cleaner, tire lubricant, solvent in electroplating of tin
600, PEG-12Cologne humectant/carrier, dust suppressant
1000 , PEG-20Abrasive cleaners, tarnish remover, epoxy adhesive carrier, urethane adhesive (reacts with isocyanate)
1450, PEG-32Shoe polish spreading agent or binder, mold release, hot melt adhesive plasticizer, label adhesive humectant 
3350, PEG-75Abrasive cleaners, anti-caking agent, anti-redeposition aid, base for stick stain removers, osmotic agent seed treating
4000, PEG-90Rubber processing mold release, bath powder tablet binder
4600, PEG-100Chemical intermediate, toilet cleaner tablet binder
8000, PEG-180Anti-caking agent, automotive after wash spray, binder for fertilizer spikes, chemical intermediate, wood treating
CARBOWAX™ MPEGCommon applications
MPEG 350, PEG-6 Methyl EtherAdhesives, inks, household cleaners
MPEG 550, Methoxy PEG-10Chemical intermediate, adhesives, lubricants
MPEG 750, Methoxy PEG-16Chemical intermediate, adhesives, lubricants

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