CARBOWAX TRADE-MARK
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS are
water
soluble No expensive alkalies or detergents are needed to dissolve CARBOWAX polyethylene glycols into water. As rubber mold release agents CAKBOWAX polyethylene glycols give fast, clear separation. In textile processing they lubricate and soften the size...give soft "hand" to cotton and rayons. Since it is bland, non-irritating to the skin and white in color, CARBOWAX polyethylene glycols may be used as an excellent ointment base for drugs and cosmetics. Their solubility assures good skin coverage and easy removal. Other uses include metal extrusion operations, lubricants and humectants in steam-set inks, decalcomania bases, plasticizers in adhesives, and solvents in fire-fighting foams. To save money, find out more about the easy and economical methods of dissolving CARBOWAX polyethylene glycols into water. Write us today for "CARBOWAX Polyethylene Glycols", EC-12.
U N I O N CARBIDE has
in principal
cities throughout
distributors
the world.
UNION CHEMICALS CARBIDE TRADE-MARK
CHEMICALS DEPARTMENT
UNION CARBIDE INTERNATIONAL C O M P A N Y D i v i s i o n o f U n i o n C a r b i d e Corporation rucci 3 0 E a s t 4 2 n d S t r e e t , N e w Y o r k 1 7 , N e w York, U.S.A. Cable Address: UNICARBIDE, New Y o r k The terms CARBOWAX and U N I O N CARBIDE a r e trade-marks of Union Carbide Corporation. VOL. 49, NO. 12 ·
DECEMBER 1957
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