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Polyethylene glycol 6000, molecular biology grade

- Synonyms: Carbowax, PEG, Polyoxyethylene glycol, Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide
- HO(C2H4O)nH
- M = 6000 g/mol
- CAS [25322-68-3]
- EINECS-No.: 203-473-3
- Solub. in water: (20 ºC): ~ 500 g/l
- Melting point: 55 - 62 ºC
- Flash pt. 250 ºC
- Ignition temp.: 420 ºC
- Vapour pressure: (20 ºC) < 0,1 hPa
- LD 50 (oral, rat): > 50000 mg/kg
- Tariff number: 3404 20 00 00
- Applications: synthesis of organic products, in food industry, cosmetics.

SPECIFICATIONS
identity (IR-spectrum): passes test

0,01 M in a 1 cm cell at 260 nm : max. 0,200 AU

0,01 M in a 1 cm cell at 280 nm : max. 0,100 AU
heavy metals (as Pb): max. 5 ppm
DNases, RNases, Proteases : non detected