Polyethylene oxide is used as lubricants for rubber molds, textiles, metalworking and ceramics production. Further, it is used in food packaging, water-based paints, polishes, paper coatings, dispersing agents and chemical intermediates. In addition, it is used to impart viscosity to and modify the flow of aqueous solutions.

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