Ethylene Glycol (EG), in its pure form, is an odorless, colorless and slightly viscous liquid. It is mainly used in the manufacture of polyester fibers and for antifreeze formulations. EG is also used as a chemical intermediate for resins, solvent couplers, freezing point depression, solvents and humectants.
Product No.
102641
Supplier
Univar Solutions
CAS Number
107-21-1,111-46-6
Synonyms
EG; MEG; Monoethylene Glycol; 1,2-Ethandiol
Applications
Chemical Intermediate, Process Solvent
Characteristics
Odorless, colorless and slightly viscous liquid
Recommended Use
Resins
Solvent couplers
Humectants
Freezing point depression
Hydraulic fluids
Heat Transfer Fluids
Printing inks
Cleaners
Paints
Electronics
Documents
Product Details
CAS
107-21-1,111-46-6
Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
Production or manufacture of tobacco products, Fire extinguishing sprinkler systems, Manufacture of munitions, Fluid for pressure testing of pipelines, Treatment of wood rot and fungus in marine applications, Chafing fuel for warming foods, Aerosol applications such as theater fogs, linen sprays, pepper sprays or air sanitizers, Deicer applications for use on roadways and pedestrian walkways, Manufacture and/or formulation of deicer of anti-icing products for use on aircraft or runways
Appearance
liquid
Auto Ignition Temperature
398 °C (748 °F)
Boiling Point
197.4 °C (387.3 °F)
California Prop 65
WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,4-Dioxane, Acetaldehyde, which is/are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Ethylene glycol, which is/are known
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