Polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG 6000)

بولي إيثيلين جلايكول 6000

KindExcipient
ClassPlasticizer / solid plasticizer
SynonymsPEG 6000, Macrogol 6000, Polyethylene glycol 6000, Carbowax
Common uses / formsSolid plasticizer/pore-former in film coats; also melt-granulation binder; 5–20% of polymer weight
PropertiesWater-soluble solid PEG, mp ~55–63°C; hydrophilic plasticizer; low toxicity
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, India
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesBroadly available commodity; store dry
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG 6000) — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-polyethylene-glycol-6000-peg-6000.html