Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) – 200, 300, 400, 600

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) is a polyether compound derived from petroleum-based sources commonly used as a defoaming agent, lubricant, viscosity modifier, solvent in metalworking fluids, a binder and modifier in latex paints, and in inks and abrasives, to name a few. Common products include PEG 200, PEG 300, PEG 300, and PEG 600, although other grades may commonly be available as well.