PEG 300 is a type of polyethylene glycol, a chemical compound that is used in many different industries and applications. PEG 300 has been adopted by the pharmaceutical industry and is found in many common personal care products you already have in your home and medicine cabinet.So what is Polyethylene Glycol 300, or PEG for short, and where exactly can you find it?
What is Polyethylene Glycol?
PEG 300, or polyethylene glycol 300, is a water-soluble polymer used in personal care products due to its hypoallergenic properties. It is commonly used in the following personal care items:
detergents
cosmetics
skin creams
lotions
hair products
shower gels
PEG 300 acts as an emulsion stabilizer, solvent, and surfactant in personal care products. Because of its versatile properties, PEG 300 is widely used in personal care products as an industry standard.
How PEG 300 Works in Personal Care Products
PEG 300 functions in three ways in personal care products.
As an emollient to help soften and lubricate the skin
As emulsifiers to allow water and oil-based ingredients mix correctly
As vehicles to help deliver other components of the product into the skin
The above uses, accessibility to the product itself, and hypoallergenic qualities make PEG 300 the perfect solution to add to many personal care products.To purchase USP/ NF grade PEG 300 for your personal care product production, or to see our selection of other laboratory solvents and chemicals, please visit ourwebsite.
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