Difference between revisions of "Carbowax"
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| − | [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 [[ | + | [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 [[dye|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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Potential skin irritant. Combustible. Flash point: 182 - 287 C | Potential skin irritant. Combustible. Flash point: 182 - 287 C | ||
| − | + | Dow Chemical: [https://msdssearch.dow.com/publishedliteraturedowcom/dh_0887/0901b80380887901.pdf MSDS] | |
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| − | = | + | * Soluble in water. |
| + | * CAS# = 25322-68-3 | ||
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| − | + | * Dow Chemical: [http://www.dow.com/polyglycols/carbowax/ Website] | |
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
Revision as of 09:10, 11 August 2020
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.)
Risks
Potential skin irritant. Combustible. Flash point: 182 - 287 C
Dow Chemical: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in water.
- CAS# = 25322-68-3
Resources and Citations
- Dow Chemical: Website
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997