PEG's below 700 molecular weight occur as clear to slightly hazy, colourless, slightly hygroscopic liquids with a slight characteristic odour. PEG's between 700-900 are semi-solid. PEG's over 1000 molecular weight are creamy white waxy solids, flakes, or free-flowing powders.
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Country | Status | Matched Term |
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United States | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
European Union | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Polyethylene glycol 8000 |
Philippines | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Austria | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Belgium | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Bulgaria | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Cyprus | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Czech Republic | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Denmark | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Estonia | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Finland | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
France | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Germany | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Greece | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Hungary | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Ireland | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Italy | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Latvia | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Lithuania | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Luxembourg | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Malta | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Netherlands | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Poland | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Portugal | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Romania | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Slovakia | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Slovenia | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Spain | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Sweden | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
United Kingdom | Approved | Polyethylene glycol |
Australia | Approved | Polyethylene glycol 8000 |
New Zealand | Approved | Polyethylene glycol 8000 |
E1521 - Polyethylene glycol: Caused renal failure in some tests ; more info needed ; avoid it for now
E1521 - Polyethylene glycol: Known to cause renal failure in burns victims.
E1521 - Polyethylene glycol: Humectants, wetting agent, dispersing agent, petroleum based; its glycerine like taste has made it popular for children's medications and other elixirs; used in many topical creams and ointments, cosmetics, hair products and deodorants; has been linked with fatal heart attacks (when given intravenously), central nervous system depression and cosmetic or pharmaceutical contact dermatitis.
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E1521 - Polyethylene glycol: Artificial sweetener, anti-foaming agent. Known to cause renal failure in burns victims.
Macrogol
PEG
alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
polyethylene oxide (PEO) or polyoxyethylene (POE)
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