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| − | [Union Carbide] A registered trademark for a series of translucent polyethylene glycols and methoxypolyethylene glycols. The water-soluble | + | [Union Carbide] A registered trademark for a series of translucent polyethylene glycols and methoxypolyethylene glycols. The water-soluble Carbowax® products are available in a range of viscosities from a honey-like solution to a hard wax-like block. They are used commercially as solvents for [[dyestuff|dyes]], [[natural resin|natural resins]], and [[protein|proteins]]. They are also used as plasticizers for [[casein]], [[gelatin]], [[animal glue|glue]], [[zein]], [[cork]], and [[ink|inks]]. Carbowax® formulations have also been used to slowly replaced water in water-logged wood providing structural support while decreasing wetness. They, however, remain somewhat tacky and can retain dirt that darkens and discolors the artifact. |
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| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997 |
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Revision as of 13:07, 25 November 2019
Description
[Union Carbide] A registered trademark for a series of translucent polyethylene glycols and methoxypolyethylene glycols. The water-soluble Carbowax® products are available in a range of viscosities from a honey-like solution to a hard wax-like block. They are used commercially as solvents for dyes, natural resins, and proteins. They are also used as plasticizers for Casein, Gelatin, glue, Zein, Cork, and inks. Carbowax® formulations have also been used to slowly replaced water in water-logged wood providing structural support while decreasing wetness. They, however, remain somewhat tacky and can retain dirt that darkens and discolors the artifact.
Synonyms and Related Terms
PEG; polyethylene glycol; methoxypolyethylene glycol; polietilenglicol (Esp.): metoxipolietilenglicol (Esp.)
Other Properties
Soluble in water.
| CAS | 25322-68-3 |
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Hazards and Safety
Potential skin irritant. Combustible. Flash point: 182 - 287 C
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Additional Information
Dow Chemical: Website
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997