Monoethylene Glycol
Monoethylene glycol (MEG) is an important raw material for industrial applications. A primary use of MEG is in the manufacture of polyester (PET) resins, films and fibers. In addition, MEG is important in the production of antifreezes, coolants, aircraft anti-icer and deicers and solvents.
- Anti-freezing and anti-icing additive
- Intermediate in polymer production and chemical reaction
- Solvent or plasticizer for plastic, lacquer, paint and varnish
- Hydraulic, brake, thermal exchange fluids and fuel additive
- Humidifying and plasticizing
- Dehydrating
- Coupling printing inks
- Textile conditioning
- Solvent for dyes in textile and leather finishing
- Agricultural formulation
- General purpose cleaners
- Explosives manufacture
- Electrolytic component
- Humectant
- Water-based coating
- Preservative, rust remover, and disinfectant
Monoethylene Glycol
Test Description
Specification Limits
Min. Max.
Unit of Measures
Monoethylene Glycol 99.5
%(w/w)
Water0.05
%(w/w)
Acidity (as acetic acid)0.001
%(w/w)
Iron0.1
ppm
DEG0.05
%(w/w)
Aldehyde (as acetaldehyde Chloride)
10
ppm
Ash0.001
%(w/w)
pH at 20oC6.5
7.5
AppearanceClear
Visual
Specific Gravity 20/20oC1.1153
1.1156
UV Tansmittance wavelength %
22070
nm
27590
nm
35098
nm