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Data Legend. The Polyethylene Glycol price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- US: transaction, cif
- Europe: transaction, fob, Germany
- Middle East: transaction, cif, Turkey
- NE Asia: transaction, fob, South Korea
- C. Europe: transaction, cif, Poland
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Price Dynamics. The Polyethylene Glycol price in United States increased during September 2018 to 3,580 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 20% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Polyethylene Glycol prices in United States increased significantly by 70%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Polyethylene Glycol amounted to 2,930 USD per metric ton, from 2,710 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Polyethylene Glycol price in Germany is 2% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Polyethylene Glycol in Turkey was flat throughout September 2018. The price in Turkey remained the same when compared to the average price in the previous month and 12% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Polyethylene Glycol prices in South Korea decreased modestly during September 2018, reaching 1,580 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 2% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 16% from the previous year’s price.
The Polyethylene Glycol prices in Poland experienced a modest decline of 10 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 2,010 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Poland meant a decrease of 0.5% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 4% on a yearly basis.
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About Polyethylene Glycol. Polyethylene Glycol is a biodegradable low-toxic polymer obtained from ethylene oxides. As analogous polymers, Polyethylene Glycol has a wide variety of properties, ranging from a colorless water-miscible liquid to a white-hard wax. The physical and mechanical properties of the polymer depend mainly on its density, molecular weight, and weight distribution, delivering an extensive set of applications.
Polyethylene Glycol must be storage in a cool, dry, and well-closed container to avoid moisture absorption from the air. Also, it is necessary to avoid the sunlight, sources of ignition, strong bases and strong acids.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Polyethylene Glycol are listed below.
- Ethylene oxide (epoxidation)
The uses and applications of Polyethylene Glycol may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Polyethylene Glycol are Macrogol 200 / PEG-4 (average molecular weight of 200 g/mol); Macrogol 300 / PEG-6 (average molecular weight of 300 g/mol); Macrogol 400 / PEG-8 (average molecular weight of 400 g/mol); Macrogol 600 / PEG-12 (average molecular weight of 600 g/mol); Macrogol 1000 / PEG-20 (average molecular weight of 1000 g/mol); Macrogol 1450 / PEG-32 (average molecular weight of 1450 g/mol); Macrogol 3350 / PEG-75 (average molecular weight of 3350 g/mol); Macrogol 4000 / PEG-90 (average molecular weight of 4000 g/mol); Macrogol 4600 / PEG-100 (average molecular weight of 4600 g/mol); and Macrogol 8000 / PEG-180 (average molecular weight of 8000 g/mol).
Due to its extremely low toxicity and wide range of molecular mass, Polyethylene Glycol can be used in several applications, such as a component of ointments, liquids, tableting, creams, lotions, pastes, cosmetic sticks, and soaps. Other common uses are as cleaning and dyeing aid in the textile industry, as lubricants and mold parting agents in the rubber industry, and as ceramics' bonding agents and plasticizers. PEG can also have applications as an antistatic agent, crude oil demulsifier component, gas desulfurization agent, laxative, nickel plating brightening agent, and as a solvent for pigments and inks.
