Mono Ethylene Glycol
MEG is a clear, colourless, virtually odourless, and slightly viscous liquid. It is miscible with water, alcohols, and many organic compounds, and has the molecular formula C2H6O2, CAS: 107-21-1. It has a specific gravity of 1.115 and a flash point of 110 °C.
Application: It is an important raw material for industrial applications. MEG is utilized in the manufacture of polyester (PET) resins, films, fibers, antifreezes, coolants, aircraft anti-icer and deicers and solvents.
It is also utilised as raw material for paper industry, polyester Resins, adhesives and inks, chemical Intermediates, Heat Transfer, Fluids.
Packing: 220 kg Drum, IBC, ISO Tank, Flexi bag
Item | Unit | Specification |
Appearance | — | Clear Colourless |
MEG Content | Wt % min | 99.9 |
DEG Content | Wt % min | 0.04 |
Specific Gravity | @20/20 Deg C | 1.1151-1.1156 |
Water | Wt. % max | 0.04 |
Colour (before heating) | Pt-Co Units Max. | 5 |
Acidity (as acetic acid) | Wt.ppm Max. | 10 |
Chlorides (as CL) | Wt.ppm Max. | 0.1 |
Sulphates | — | Nil |
Iron | Wt.ppm Max. | 0.1 |
Ash | Wt.ppm Max. | 10 |
Aldehydes (as ormaldehyde) | Wt.ppm Max. | 10 |