Methoxypolyethylene Glycol 500 (MPEG 500)

1. Product Identification

• Product Name：Methoxypolyethylene Glycol 500
• Synonyms：MPEG 500, Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether 500, mPEG 500
• Appearance：Clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
• Grade：Industrial grade

2. Physical and Chemical Properties

• Physical State：Liquid
• Hydroxyl Value：105–115 mg KOH/g
• pH (5% aqueous solution)：5.0–7.0
• Moisture：≤0.5%
• Color (APHA)：≤50
• Solubility：Soluble in water, ethanol, acetone and many organic solvents
• Flash Point：>150 °C (closed cup)
• Viscosity：Low viscosity liquid at room temperature
• Storage Conditions：Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area; keep containers tightly sealed; avoid moisture and direct sunlight

3. Hazard Identification

• GHS Classification：Not classified as hazardous
• Skin/eye Contact：Mildly irritating; avoid prolonged contact
• Environmental Hazard：Not classified as hazardous to aquatic environment

4. Packaging

• Standard Packaging：25 kg drum, 50 kg drum, 200 kg drum
• Custom Packaging：Available upon request

5. Application

• Used as emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent
• Intermediate for chemical synthesis
• Used in cosmetics, detergents, lubricants and polymer modification

6. Stability and Reactivity

• Stability：Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
• Incompatibility：Strong oxidizing agents
• Hazardous Decomposition Products：No hazardous decomposition under normal conditions

7. Handling and Storage

• Handling：Use in well-ventilated area; avoid contact with eyes and skin
• Storage：Store between 5–35 °C; protect from moisture and heat; keep away from strong oxidizers

8. Typical Specifications