PEG

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) is a versatile polyether compound derived from petroleum, widely used in various industries. In the medical field, it serves as a solvent, dispensing agent, and ointment base, and is used in hydrogels for tissue engineering. PEG also features prominently in cosmetics, serving as a dispersant, surfactant, and skin conditioner. In biophysics and biotechnology, it is utilized as a crowding agent in assays and for ion channel studies. Additionally, PEG finds applications in industrial manufacturing, with its uses varying based on its molecular weight.