Polymers of ETHYLENE OXIDE and water, and their ethers. They vary in consistency from liquid to solid depending on the molecular weight indicated by a number following the name. They are used as SURFACTANTS, dispersing agents, solvents, ointment and suppository bases, vehicles, and tablet excipients. Some specific groups are NONOXYNOLS, OCTOXYNOLS, and POLOXAMERS.
Also Known As:
Polyethylene Glycol; Polyethylene Oxide; Glycol, Polyethylene; Carbowax; Macrogol; Polyethyleneoxide; Polyglycol; Glycols, Polyethylene; Oxide, Polyethylene; Oxides, Polyethylene; Polyethylene Oxides; Polyethyleneoxides; Polyglycols; Polyoxyethylene; Macrogols; Polyoxyethylenes