Diethylene Glycol
Diethylene glycol is a colourless liquid with a chemical formula of C4H10O3. It is miscible in water, alcohol, ether, acetone and ethylene glycol. It is a straight chain aliphatic compounds terminated on both ends with a hydroxyl group. Diethylene glycol is hydrophilic due to their alcohol and ether functional group.
Specifications
| IUPAC Name | 2,2'-Oxydiethanol |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 111-46-6 |
| HS Code | 2909.41.00 |
| Formula | C4H10O |
| Appearance | Colourless Liquid |
| Common Names | DEG |
| Packaging | 25 kg drum |
Applications
Polymer Industry
Diethylene glycol is used to manufacture unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes
and plasticizers.
Chemical Industry
Diethylene glycol is used as a building block in organic synthesis.
Solvent Industry
Diethylene glycol is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes,
oils and other organic compounds. It is used as a solvent in textile dyeing and printing.
Adhesive Industry
It is used as a humectant for glue to prevent it from drying up.
Other Applications
It is used as a humectant for tobacco, cork and printing ink. It is also used in
braking fluid, lubricants, wallpaper strippers, artificial fog and haze solutions as
well as cooking fuel. In petroleum refining, it is used as a selective solvent for
aromatics.