Polyethylene glycol PEG 1500 1 kg

PEG 1500 as a functional polymer component for viscosity control solubility enhancement and industrial formulations

PEG 1500 is a synthetic polymer raw material with an average molecular weight of approximately 1500 providing balanced solubility and structural properties. In global B2B manufacturing this functional ingredient is widely used in cosmetic pharmaceutical nutraceutical and industrial formulation systems where it serves as a key component for controlling texture solubility and distribution of active compounds.

From a technological perspective PEG 1500 demonstrates high compatibility with aqueous systems organic solvents and a wide range of functional ingredients. It integrates efficiently into formulations ensuring uniform distribution and stable system performance. In industrial manufacturing it provides batch reproducibility scalability and consistent quality making it suitable for contract manufacturing and large scale production.

Properties and functional role

PEG 1500 functions as a polymer component providing viscosity control solubility enhancement and structural stabilization. It acts as a solvent binder and stabilizer ensuring uniform consistency within formulations.

In pharmaceutical systems it is used as an excipient supporting stable dosage forms. In cosmetic formulations it improves texture spreadability and product consistency. In cleaning systems it enhances solubility and stability of active ingredients.

Properties and result

Incorporation of PEG 1500 enhances formulation stability improves texture and ensures homogeneous distribution of components. It supports formation of stable systems and prevents phase separation.

The ingredient remains stable during storage and under temperature variations. The result is a formulation with predictable behavior stable structure and improved technological performance.

Purpose

PEG 1500 is used as a functional ingredient in cosmetics pharmaceutical systems nutraceuticals SPA products and household formulations. In pharmaceutical applications it serves as an excipient supporting formulation integrity.

In contract manufacturing it is valued for versatility scalability and consistent performance across multiple formulation types.

Application

PEG 1500 is used in creams gels ointments shampoos liquid systems solid formulations and cleaning products where it improves solubility texture and distribution.

Industrial applications benefit from its stability compatibility and predictable performance in large scale production environments.

Recipe

Viscosity controlled gel formulation

Ingredients:
PEG 1500 — 6 g
Glycerin — 5 g
Water — 60 g
Carbomer — 0.5 g
Triethanolamine — 0.5 g
Coco Glucoside — 5 g
Panthenol — 2 g
Allantoin — 1 g
Preservative — 0.9 g
Niacinamide — 2 g

Technology: Heat water phase to 60–70°C and dissolve PEG 1500 completely. Disperse Carbomer until homogeneous. Add surfactant and mix thoroughly. Cool to 40°C then add active components and preservative. Adjust pH to 5.0–5.5.

Instruction: Ensure complete dissolution of PEG before adding other ingredients. Control temperature and pH. Add actives during cooling stage and maintain uniform mixing.

Manufacturing stability

PEG 1500 provides high stability during industrial scaling maintains functional performance across production cycles and ensures consistent batch quality making it suitable for long term industrial manufacturing and contract production.