PEG-12- ▸ Humectant: Moisture-retaining agent in aqueous formulations.
- ▸ Solvent: Water-soluble carrier for actives and additives.
- ▸ Consistency modifier: Adjusts viscosity and body.
- ▸ Surfactant base: Hydrophile for derivative chemistries.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Polyethylene glycol 12 (PEG-12) is a poly(oxyethylene) polymer averaging twelve ethylene oxide units. As a water-soluble polyether it serves as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity and consistency modifier in formulated systems.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 618-385-4
TSCA Inventory flag XU: a substance exempt from reporting under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule (40 CFR 711) (EPA flag legend).
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polyethylene Glycol 12 (PEG-12) used for?
PEG-12 is a water-soluble poly(oxyethylene) polymer averaging twelve ethylene oxide units, used industrially as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity and consistency modifier in formulated systems. It also serves as a hydrophile base for derivative chemistries..
Is Polyethylene Glycol 12 water soluble?
Yes. As a poly(oxyethylene) polymer, PEG-12 is water-soluble and acts as a water-soluble carrier for actives and additives, as well as a moisture-retaining humectant in aqueous formulations.
Is polyethylene glycol the same as MiraLAX?
No. MiraLAX is a specific consumer pharmaceutical product based on a high-molecular-weight PEG (PEG 3350); PEG-12 is a much lower-molecular-weight grade (about twelve ethylene oxide units) supplied as an industrial raw material for formulation use. They are different grades sold for different purposes, and RawSource supplies industrial PEG-12 only, not pharmaceutical products.
What is the HS code for bulk Polyethylene Glycol 12?
PEG-12 is classified under HS 3907.20 (polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins in primary forms: other polyethers). Confirm the applicable classification with your customs broker for your destination, as final tariff treatment can vary by country.
What packaging and order quantities are available for bulk PEG-12?
RawSource supplies PEG-12 to manufacturers in drums, IBC totes and bulk volumes. Request a quote with your target quantity, packaging preference and ship-to location for current MOQ and pricing, with CoA and SDS provided per lot.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Polyethylene Glycol 12 (PEG-12)?
Polyethylene Glycol 12 (PEG-12) (CAS 9004-58-4) is listed as Active on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory; its REACH registration status is not determined from the public ECHA registry.