Polyethylene Glycol 600 (PEG 600) — CAS 25322-68-3
Polyethylene Glycol 600 (PEG 600) — CAS 25322-68-3
Polyethylene glycol 600 (PEG 600, CAS 25322-68-3) is a water-soluble polymer and versatile raw material across pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial, and chemical sectors. UAB An Group Export supplies it in pharmaceutical and technical grades, matched to each customer's process and application requirements.
PEG 600 sits at a higher average molecular weight than PEG 400, giving it greater viscosity, a semi-solid consistency at room temperature, and a slightly different functional profile — making it the preferred grade in applications requiring higher lubricity, thicker consistency, or a slower-release formulation base. Both grades share the same CAS number (25322-68-3), as polyethylene glycols are identified by CAS as a family distinguished by average molecular weight rather than individual compounds. When ordering, please specify PEG 600 explicitly — your quotation will confirm the exact grade and molecular weight range supplied.
It is used across pharmaceutical formulations, personal care and cosmetic products, industrial lubricants, textile processing, and chemical manufacturing. Its semi-solid consistency, low toxicity, and water solubility make it a core functional ingredient where PEG 400's lower viscosity is insufficient for the intended application.
For industrial buyers, supply is coordinated around grade, purity, volume, packaging, and delivery destination, in line with applicable product and transport regulations. Bulk and commercial orders are both handled — send your requirements and we'll prepare a quote covering supply, packaging, logistics, and delivery.
PEG 400 vs. PEG 600 — Which Grade Do You Need?
PEG 400 is a clear, viscous liquid at room temperature, preferred in pharmaceutical solutions, liquid formulations, and applications requiring a fully liquid carrier or solubilizer. PEG 600 is semi-solid to waxy at room temperature, preferred where a thicker consistency, higher lubricity, or slower-release formulation base is required. If you are unsure which grade suits your application, include your formulation requirements and process conditions in your quotation request and we will advise accordingly.
Key Applications
PharmaceuticalsUsed as a plasticizer, lubricant, and excipient in tablet coating, suppository bases, and topical formulations. Its semi-solid consistency makes it preferred over PEG 400 in solid and semi-solid dosage form applications meeting USP/BP/EP pharmacopeia standards.
Personal Care & CosmeticsUsed as an emollient, thickener, and consistency agent in skin care, hair care, and personal care formulations where a richer texture is required.
Industrial LubricationUsed as a water-soluble lubricant in metalworking fluids, mold release agents, and industrial process lubrication where higher viscosity is required.
Textile ProcessingUsed as a lubricant, softening agent, and antistatic agent in fiber and textile processing.
Chemical ManufacturingUsed as a carrier, solvent, and reactive intermediate in chemical synthesis and specialty formulation.
Rubber & PlasticsUsed as a processing aid and plasticizer in select rubber and plastic formulations requiring higher molecular weight PEG grades.
Supply & Packaging
Supplied according to your required grade (pharmaceutical USP/BP/EP or technical), purity, quantity, packaging, and destination. Note: PEG 600 is semi-solid at ambient temperature and may require heated handling and transfer equipment depending on your process setup — confirm handling capability at the time of quotation. Depending on the order, options include drums, IBC containers, or bulk shipment. Bulk quantities are available on request.
Packaging, transport, and handling are arranged according to the product grade and applicable pharmaceutical or industrial handling requirements.
Product Documentation
Available on request, depending on the specific product and supply arrangement:
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Product specifications
Shipping and transport documentation
Compliance statement:
"All orders are subject to business registration verification prior to shipment. UAB An Group Export reserves the right to request additional documentation or decline an order where end use, destination, or buyer information cannot be adequately confirmed."
Request a Quote
Whether you need PEG 600 for pharmaceutical formulations, personal care products, industrial lubrication, textile processing, or another qualified industrial purpose, provide your requirements and our team will review the available supply options.
For a quotation, please provide: required grade and purity → quantity → packaging → application → heated handling capability if relevant → delivery country/city or port → required delivery timeframe