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Polyethyleneglycol

Polyethyleneglycol is an additive in E1521 food which is used as moisture-holding substance, the defoaming agent.

It is considered that Формула полиэтиленгликоляE1521 is safe for an organism, its use is authorized in Russia, EU countries.

On packaging of products as a part of which there is E1521 it is possible to see reduction of "PEG".

Chemical properties of polyethyleneglycol

Polyethyleneglycol is a substance of a synthetic origin which is received by method of impact on an ethylene oxide alkaline catalysts and glycols.

The main properties of polyethyleneglycol – increase in solubility of substances and their concentration.

Polyethyleneglycol use

E1521 additive is used for production of milk, alcohol and sugar – for foam clearing.

Polyethyleneglycol can be a part of chewing gums, table sweeteners, soft drinks, dietary supplements, food fragrances.

Fresh fruit can be processed by E1521 additive – for education on their surface of the keeping glaze.

Use polyethyleneglycol and in pharmaceutical industry – for dissolution of liquid medicines, production of suppositories, ointments, tablets.

PEG Полиэтиленгликоль в упаковкеforms a basis for cosmetics, in particular, of creams for care of skin.

As the carrier and moisture-holding substance polyethyleneglycol is added to weight for production of toothpaste.

Harm of polyethyleneglycol and its influence on the person

In most cases E1521 additive is transferred normally.

Polyethyleneglycol can do harm to the person only in large numbers, but contains in his foodstuff a little.

Side effects can be observed after the use of drugs which contain PEG: diarrhea, abdominal distention, meteorism, nausea.

 
 
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