PEGylation

Polyethylene glycol (PEG), also known as polyethylene oxide (PEO) or polyoxyethylene (POE), refers to oligomers or polymers of ethylene oxide. Polyethylene glycol has excellent lubricity, moisturizing and dispersibility, and can be used as a softener and antistatic agent. It is widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemical fibers, rubber, plastics, papermaking, paints, electroplating, pesticides, metal processing and food processing industries.