DI ETHYLENE GLYCOL
DEG is an organic compound which is colourless, odourless, poisonous, hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish taste. It is miscible in water, alcohol, acetone and ethylene glycol.
- Other Names
- Diglycol, Dihydroxy diethyl ether, Ethylene diglycol, 3-Oxa-1,5-pentanediol
- Chemical Formula
- C4H10O3
- CAS No
- 111-46-6
- Molar Mass
- 106.12 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, Colourless |
| Density At 20 °C | 1.120 g/ml - max |
| Purity | 99.8 % - min |
| MEG & TEG Content | 0.10 % - max |
| Water | 0.1 % - max |
| Colour (Pt – Co) | 10 - max |
| Acidity (As Acetic Acid) | 50 ppm - max |
| Ash | 50 ppm - max |
| Chlorides (As Cl) | 0.1 ppm - max |
Applications:
It is used in the manufacture of saturated and unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, and plastisizers. As a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils and other organic compounds.
As a humectants for tobacco, printing ink and glue. Used in brake fluid, lubricants and personal care products.
As a solvent in textile dyeing and printing, as a plasticizer for paper, cork and synthetic sponges, as a raw material for the production of esters used as emulsifiers, demusifiers and lubricants.
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