• It is utilized in the form of dispersing agents, solvents, ointments, in suppository bases, and as laxatives in medical, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries.

• The low molecular weight polyethylene glycols are preferred products for formation of ink solvents and lubricants for printing.

• Especially the solid grade polyethylene glycols are preferred as plasticizers. They can prevent rupture or damage of the coating film and therefore used in the tablet forming process.

• They help in preventing warping or shrinking of the wood and therefore used to preserve objects like wood that are affected by the underwater.