Question

What are the main industries and processes where polyethylene glycol PEG-8000 is applied?

Answer
2026-05-27 官方文档 聚乙二醇PEG-8000

Polyethylene glycol PEG-8000 core applications cover 10 major industries, with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial processing, and biotechnology as the four pillars.

Overview of Application Industries and Processes

Industry FieldSpecific Process/Use
PharmaceuticalsOintment water-soluble base, suppository base, tablet lubricant and disintegrant, ophthalmic thickener
CosmeticsMoisturizer, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator (creams/emulsions/cleansing products)
Coatings and InksPigment dispersant, prevents flocculation and sedimentation, improves color development
Rubber and PlasticsEfficient mold release agent, antistatic agent
MetalworkingCutting/grinding fluid boundary lubricant
TextileWarp sizing agent, antistatic finishing agent
PapermakingCoating gloss agent, pulp dispersant
Modern AgricultureWater-dispersible granule (WDG) carrier and dispersing aid
BiotechnologyProtein precipitation and crystallization, cell fusion promoter (hybridoma preparation), virus concentration and purification
OthersWater-soluble film, environmentally friendly adhesive, ceramic forming binder

Key Performance Support

The above applications all rely on its core properties as a non-ionic water-soluble polymer: excellent water solubility (clear transparent solution), superior lubrication and mold release, efficient solubilization and dispersion ability, wide pH/hard water stability, and good film-forming and moisturizing properties.

Data Source

All the above information comes from the product database of Hai'an Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd. (PEG-8000, CAS: 25322-68-3).