Put Water to Work

W ATER solutions of "Carbowax" com-pounds serve as lubricants for house­

hold and industrial laundry products — as cream vehicles for pharmaceutical and cos­metic formulations—dispersants for aqueous paints and polishes—and as solvents for insecticides and dyes I nils.

These solid polyethylene glycols are bland —vary in solidity from soft to hard—highly water-soluble—do not deteriorate—and range in molecular weight from 1.000 to 0.000. Different "Carbowax" compounds can be blended to permit exacting selection for a specific requirement.

CARBIDE and CARBON CHEMICALS CORPORATION Unit of Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation

30 East 42nd Street QH3 New York 17, Ν. Υ.

"Carbowax" Compounds Successfully Serve As:

Vehicle and Binding Agent for: synthetic detergent cakes — plant hormones—insecticides and herbicides—cosmetic stick perfumes—buffing compounds—crayons—ink remover sticks—polishes—creams. Lubricant for: starch sizing—plastic molding—calendering of paper and textile resin coatings—ceramic bodies—metal extrusion. Plasticizer and Softener for: polyvinyl alcohol—water-soluble gums— rayon finishes. Dispersant for: proteins—pigments—starch and oxidized starch.

Our product development group will be glad to assist you in working out formulations and applications for your product or process. A booklet — Form 4772 — which includes suggested formulations and detailed infor­mation on the uses of çcCarbowax" compounds is available on request. When writing for your copy, please address Department "E6."

"Carbowax" is a registered trade-mark of C. & C C. C.

CARBOWAX Compounds + water =

Offices in Principal Cities In Canada:

Carbide and Carbon Chemicals, Limited, Toronto