Chemical Name: 1,2-Dihydroxyethane, 1,2-Ethanediol, Glycol, Glycol Alcohol, MEG
Chemical Formula: C2H6O2
Group: Glycol
CAS No: 107-21-1
EINECS No: 203-473-3
HS Code: 2905.31.00.00.00
Appearance: Clear Liquid
Odor: Mild, Sweet
Boiling Point: 197.4 °C
Flash Point: 111 °C
Lower Explosion Limit: 3.2% (V)
Upper Explosion Limit: 15.3% (V)
Autoignition Temperature: 398 °C
Vapor Pressure: 0.0067 kPa (20 °C)
Density: 1115 kg/m³ (20 °C)
Freezing Point: -11.2 °C
Solubility in Water: Completely Soluble
UN No: 3082
Hazard Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name:
Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S.,
(Ethylene Glycol)
EMS No: F-A, S-F
Marine Pollutant: No
Packaging Type: Can, Drum, IBC Tank, Bulk
definition
Monoethylene glycol is obtained from the reaction of ethylene oxide with water. It is a liquid that can be mixed with water in all proportions.
Monoethylene glycol is used as an antifreeze and drying retardant for water-based emulsion paints, as a freeze preventive in aqueous systems, and as a solvent for alkyd resins and dyestuffs.
It also imparts lubricity and ease of application to paint.
Monoethylene glycol is used in the manufacture of alkyd resins, paints, varnishes, and inks.
Application Area
- Monoethylene glycol is primarily used as an antifreeze agent for preparing automotive cooling systems and as a raw material for the production of polyethylene terephthalate (polyester fiber raw material and plastic material).
- It can also be used in the production of synthetic resins, solvents, lubricants, surfactants, softeners, humectants, explosives, etc.
- Glycol can often be used as an alternative to glycerol and can be commonly used as a hydration agent and solvent in the tanning industry and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Glycol has strong dissolving ability, but it can be easily oxidized to toxic metabolic oxalic acid, and therefore cannot be widely used as a solvent. Ethylene glycol can be added to hydraulic fluid and used to prevent the oil-based hydraulic fluid from dissolving the system’s rubber.
- Water-based hydraulic fluid with ethylene glycol as the main component is a flammable hydraulic fluid and can be applied to aircraft, automobiles, and high-temperature molding machines.
- As an antifreeze in emulsion paints and aqueous systems.
- Used as a solvent for casein, gelatin, dextrin, some phenol-formaldehyde resins, alkyd resins, and dyestuffs.
- It also imparts lubricity and ease of application to paint. Monoethylene glycol is also used as a heat transfer agent.
Ethylene glycol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H6O2. It is a colorless, odorless liquid and is miscible with water. Ethylene glycol is classified as a diol, meaning it contains two hydroxyl (OH) groups in one molecule. Ethylene glycol is considered a versatile substance used in many industrial and commercial applications.read more
- Antifreeze:Ethylene glycol is one of the main components of antifreeze. Antifreeze is used to prevent vehicle radiators from freezing and overheating in cold weather conditions. Ethylene glycol is mixed with water and used in car radiators.
- Plastic and Resin Production:Ethylene glycol is used in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics and polyester resins.
- Coolant:It is used as a heat transfer fluid in industrial machinery and systems. When used as a coolant, it transfers heat and prevents devices from overheating.
- Chemical Syntheses:Ethylene glycol is used as an intermediate in various reactions in chemical syntheses. This includes resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
- Glass Cleaners:It can be used as a solvent in some glass cleaner products.
When used as an antifreeze, ethylene glycol protects car radiators. It prevents water from freezing in cold weather conditions, thus preventing the radiator and the pipes inside from bursting. At the same time, in hot weather conditions, it prevents overheating and protects the engine from damage.read more
Ethylene glycol is the main component of antifreeze used in car radiators. In the car engine’s cooling system, ethylene glycol is mixed with water. The main purpose of this mixture is to ensure the proper operation of the engine’s cooling system and to prevent the engine from overheating or freezing.read more
Ethylene glycol poisoning is a type of poisoning that occurs as a result of accidental or intentional consumption of substances containing ethylene glycol. When metabolized in the human body, ethylene glycol produces substances that are toxic and can cause serious health problems. It can particularly damage the kidneys and lead to severe health issues. Ethylene glycol used in antifreeze is a potential hazard that can cause such poisoning.read more