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Monoethylene Glycol HOCH2CH2OH

Monoethylene Glycol HOCH2CH2OH

HOCH2CH2OH

Definition

: Colorless, odorless, non-volatile hygroscopic liquid.

Packaging Unit

: In 200 kg drums.

Chemical Name

: 1,2-ethanediol; MEG.

Specifications

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Acidity

: 0.0011% wt

Purity

: 99.92% wt

 

 

Distillation

: Bp: 195 – Dp: 197.5

Specific Gravity 20/20oC

: 1.1155

 

 

Iron

: 0.1 ppm

Water

: 0.025% wt

 

 

Color (Pt-Co)

: < 5

 

 

 

Properties: Soluble in water, ethanol, acetone, acetic acid, glycerin, pyridine, aldehydes, slightly soluble in ether, insoluble in fats and hydrocarbons. Stable even at low viscosities.

Applications: Used in many different areas. A raw material used in production of polyester fiber, yarn, PET resin, surface coatings, alkyd and unsaturated polyester. Used as antifreeze in automotive sector.

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