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PEG 6000 Flake

Polyethylene Glycol 6000

PEG 6000 flake refers to polyethylene glycol with an average molecular weight of 6000, supplied in solid flake form. It is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial formulations.

PEG 6000 (flake form) is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products for its functions as a binder, thickener, solubilizer, humectant, emollient, and delivery aid. Its high molecular weight gives it a waxy consistency, low skin penetration, and excellent compatibility with water and many oils/surfactants.

Chemical Profile:

  • Full name: Polyethylene glycol 6000

  • CAS number: 25322-68-3

  • Molecular weight: ~6000 g/mol

  • Appearance: White, waxy flakes 

  • Solubility: Readily soluble in water, some organic solvents

  • Melting point: ~55–63 °C

Key Properties

  • Hydrophilic and non-toxic

  • Acts as a binder, thickener, lubricant, plasticizer, solubilizer, and humectant

  • Compatible with many other ingredients (oils, actives, surfactants)

 

Common Uses:

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Tablet binder or coating agent

  • Base for suppositories or ointments

  • Improves solubility of poorly soluble drugs

  • Used in controlled-release drug delivery systems

2. Cosmetics & Personal Care

  • Creams and lotions: acts as a moisturizing base, thickener, and stabilizer

  • Toothpastes: helps prevent drying, stabilizes texture

  • Shampoos & conditioners: adds smoothness and enhances viscosity

3. Industrial Applications

  • Used in plastic processing, ceramics, and detergents

  • Release agent for molds and extrusion

  • Lubricant or antistatic agent in textile finishing


Typical Usage Levels

Application Usage Range
Tablets / capsules 1–5%
Creams / ointments 2–10%
Industrial lubricants Varies (1–10%)


 

Specific Cosmetic Applications & Typical Use Levels

Application Function(s) Typical Use Level
Creams & Lotions Thickener, emollient, stabilizer, non-greasy film former 1–5%
Lipsticks & Lip Balms Binder, texture modifier, plasticizer 1–10%
Ointments & Balms Base component, softener, humectant 5–15%
Toothpaste Humectant, stabilizer, prevents drying/cracking 1–5%
Shaving Creams Thickener, improves spreadability 2–6%
Solid Deodorants Binder, base carrier 2–10%
Hair Conditioners Humectant, viscosity adjuster 0.5–3%
Cleansing Bars & Syndet Plasticizer, binder 1–5%
Face Masks (Leave-on) Film-former, moisturizing agent 0.5–2%
Makeup (e.g., foundation sticks) Base component, smooth gliding effect 2–10%

Functional Highlights

  • Moisturizing: Hygroscopic – attracts water, adds skin hydration

  • Texture modification: Waxy feel, improves glide and structure in sticks/balms

  • Stabilization: Helps emulsify or stabilize oil/water phases in creams

  • Solubilizing aid: Helps dissolve low-solubility actives in aqueous bases

  • Non-penetrating: High MW PEGs like PEG 6000 form a surface barrier, ideal for barrier creams

Formulation Notes

  • Melting point: ~55–63 °C – blend into oil phase during heating

  • Incompatibilities: Avoid high-electrolyte, very acidic, or strongly oxidising systems

  • Regulatory: PEGs are generally safe, but ensure cosmetic-grade PEG 6000 with low levels of impurities (e.g., 1,4-dioxane, heavy metals)


Safety and Handling

  • Non-toxic and biodegradable

  • Avoid overheating – prolonged high temps can cause degradation

  • Hygroscopic – store in dry conditions

 

Click here for MSDS

Click here for Sales Specification sheet

Click here for current certificate of analysis COA

 

PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.

Description

PEG 6000 Flake

Polyethylene Glycol 6000

PEG 6000 flake refers to polyethylene glycol with an average molecular weight of 6000, supplied in solid flake form. It is a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial formulations.

PEG 6000 (flake form) is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products for its functions as a binder, thickener, solubilizer, humectant, emollient, and delivery aid. Its high molecular weight gives it a waxy consistency, low skin penetration, and excellent compatibility with water and many oils/surfactants.

Chemical Profile:

  • Full name: Polyethylene glycol 6000

  • CAS number: 25322-68-3

  • Molecular weight: ~6000 g/mol

  • Appearance: White, waxy flakes 

  • Solubility: Readily soluble in water, some organic solvents

  • Melting point: ~55–63 °C

Key Properties

  • Hydrophilic and non-toxic

  • Acts as a binder, thickener, lubricant, plasticizer, solubilizer, and humectant

  • Compatible with many other ingredients (oils, actives, surfactants)

 

Common Uses:

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Tablet binder or coating agent

  • Base for suppositories or ointments

  • Improves solubility of poorly soluble drugs

  • Used in controlled-release drug delivery systems

2. Cosmetics & Personal Care

  • Creams and lotions: acts as a moisturizing base, thickener, and stabilizer

  • Toothpastes: helps prevent drying, stabilizes texture

  • Shampoos & conditioners: adds smoothness and enhances viscosity

3. Industrial Applications

  • Used in plastic processing, ceramics, and detergents

  • Release agent for molds and extrusion

  • Lubricant or antistatic agent in textile finishing


Typical Usage Levels

Application Usage Range
Tablets / capsules 1–5%
Creams / ointments 2–10%
Industrial lubricants Varies (1–10%)


 

Specific Cosmetic Applications & Typical Use Levels

Application Function(s) Typical Use Level
Creams & Lotions Thickener, emollient, stabilizer, non-greasy film former 1–5%
Lipsticks & Lip Balms Binder, texture modifier, plasticizer 1–10%
Ointments & Balms Base component, softener, humectant 5–15%
Toothpaste Humectant, stabilizer, prevents drying/cracking 1–5%
Shaving Creams Thickener, improves spreadability 2–6%
Solid Deodorants Binder, base carrier 2–10%
Hair Conditioners Humectant, viscosity adjuster 0.5–3%
Cleansing Bars & Syndet Plasticizer, binder 1–5%
Face Masks (Leave-on) Film-former, moisturizing agent 0.5–2%
Makeup (e.g., foundation sticks) Base component, smooth gliding effect 2–10%

Functional Highlights

  • Moisturizing: Hygroscopic – attracts water, adds skin hydration

  • Texture modification: Waxy feel, improves glide and structure in sticks/balms

  • Stabilization: Helps emulsify or stabilize oil/water phases in creams

  • Solubilizing aid: Helps dissolve low-solubility actives in aqueous bases

  • Non-penetrating: High MW PEGs like PEG 6000 form a surface barrier, ideal for barrier creams

Formulation Notes

  • Melting point: ~55–63 °C – blend into oil phase during heating

  • Incompatibilities: Avoid high-electrolyte, very acidic, or strongly oxidising systems

  • Regulatory: PEGs are generally safe, but ensure cosmetic-grade PEG 6000 with low levels of impurities (e.g., 1,4-dioxane, heavy metals)


Safety and Handling

  • Non-toxic and biodegradable

  • Avoid overheating – prolonged high temps can cause degradation

  • Hygroscopic – store in dry conditions

 

Click here for MSDS

Click here for Sales Specification sheet

Click here for current certificate of analysis COA

 

PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.

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