polyethylene glycol
Synthetic water-soluble compound
Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic compound made of repeating ethylene oxide units, widely used in medicine, cosmetics, and industry.
In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a laxative and a base for ointments.
In everyday products, it appears as a thickener, solvent, or moisture-retaining agent: The ingredient list included polyethylene glycol.
Often abbreviated PEG.
Chain-forming molecule
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- molecularOf tiny particles
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
nonionic · surfactant · copolymer · crosslinking · chain · viscosity · water-soluble · miscible
Promotes intestinal evacuation
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- osmoticConcerning membrane diffusion
- stool softenerMedication easing bowel movements
electrolyte solution · gastrointestinal · endoscopy · pharmaceutical · drug delivery · biocompatible · suppository · wound care
Protective product enclosure
- coatingsApplied surface layers
- adhesivesBonding substances
- antifoamAgent reducing foam
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
stabilizer · dispersant · textiles · film · lubricant · coolant · hydraulic fluid · defoamer
monomer
Chain-forming molecule
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- molecularOf tiny particles
hydrophilic · nonionic · surfactant · copolymer · crosslinking · chain · viscosity · water-soluble · miscible · aqueous
laxative
Promotes intestinal evacuation
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- osmoticConcerning membrane diffusion
stool softener · electrolyte solution · gastrointestinal · endoscopy · pharmaceutical · drug delivery · biocompatible · suppository · wound care · capsule
packaging
Protective product enclosure
emulsifier · stabilizer · dispersant · textiles · film · lubricant · coolant · hydraulic fluid · defoamer · plasticizer
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
skincare · shampoo · conditioner · toothpaste · mouthwash · ointment · emollient · thickener · soap · deodorant
- laxativeslaxative, laxatives, stool softener, stool softeners, cathartic
- biomaterialscollagen, titanium implants, silicone, scaffolds, dental implants
- colonoscopy prepmagnesium citrate, clear liquids, laxatives, senna, enemas
- cryoprotectantsglycerol, dimethyl sulfoxide, sucrose, mannitol, sorbitol
- ethersfuran, dioxane, MTBE, propylene oxide
- excipientslactose, starch, talc, mannitol, PVP
polyethylene glycolbeeswax
Honeycomb building material
shea butter · coconut oil · lanolin · natural wax · cellulose
plastics, polymer, ethylene, glycol, polyethylene, ethene, glycols