Definitions for "Polyethylene glycol"
A water-soluble polymer used to solubilize proteins, and as a cell fusogen.
A polymer that varies in consistency from liquid to solid depending on its molecular weight (indicated by a number following the name). PEGs are used as surfactants in industry (for foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals) and in biomedicine as dispersing agents, solvents, ointment and suppository bases, vehicles, and excipients.
A polymeric compound used to precipitate macromolecules and molecular aggregates.
a caustic used to disolve grease. Main use: oven cleaaners. It's also in many skin cleaners
A chemical pretreating agent used to improve the drying behaviour of timber.