Monoethylene Glycol (MEG)

Monoethylene glycol obtained from the reaction of ethylene oxide and water. It is a clear, transparent and odorless liquid that can be mixed with water in any proportion.

Data Sheet

Characteristic Test Method Unit Value
Purity ASTM E – 202 w% 99.8 MIN
Diethylene Glycol ASTM E – 202 w% 0.08 MAX
Water Content ASTM E – 203 w% 0.08 MAX
Acidity As Acetic Acid ASTM D – 1613 w.ppm 10 MAX
Ash DC – 254A gr/100ml MAX. 0.005
Chlorides EO – 635 w.ppm 0.1 MAX
Iron ASTM E – 202 w.ppm 0.1 MAX
Aldehyde As Acetaldehyde DC – 163C w.ppm 10 MAX.
Color Pt-Co ASTM D – 1209 Pt – Co 5 MAX.
Sp. Gr (20/20 °C) ASTM D – 891 – 1.1151 – 1.1156
Distillation @ 760 MM-Hg
IBP ASTM D – 1078 °C 196 MIN
DP ASTM D –1078 °C 199 MAX
5-95 Vol % Range ASTM D–1078 °C 1 MAX
UV Transmittance
AT 220 nm EO –577A T % 70 MIN
AT 275 nm EO –577A T % 95 MIN
AT 350 nm EO –577A T % 99 MIN

Packaging

  • Bulk or in 220 Lit new drums, each 4 drums strapped on a pallet.

Transportation

  • Rail
  • Land
  • Sea

Application

  • Polyester
  • Resins
  • Wetting and plasticizing agents
  • Coolant additives
  • In the formulation of printing ink
  • In the treatment of gases
  • In the formulation of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids
  • In the formulation of cutting oils
  • In the formulation of surface polishers
  • In the formulation of agrochemicals
  • In the extraction of solvents
  • In the manufacture of pigmented pastes and putty for walls
  • In the synthesis of explosives
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