E1521 Polyethylene glycol — is it halal?
Description
A polymer of ethylene oxide: a film former and plasticiser for tablet and capsule coatings, a sweetener carrier, a glazing agent. The main route is petrochemical: ethylene oxide and water or a glycol (c1), an alkali catalyst neutralised with acid (c3); lactic acid of unclear origin is named as a neutraliser (c4); BHT or tocopherol may be added (c5).
Names: Полиэтиленгликоль · Polyethylene glycol · بولي إيثيلين غليكول
Also known as: PEG, E 1521, INS 1521, Polyethylene glycols, Macrogol, Polyethylene oxide, PEG 400, PEG 3350, PEG 6000, PEG 8000, Carbowax, Макрогол, 聚乙二醇
Category: Carriers
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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