Is an organic compound with the formula (HOCH2CH2)2O. It is a colorless and practically odorless liquid.
Commercial uses :
This product is used as raw material in the manufacture of:
- Saturated and unsaturated polyester resins
- Polyurethanes
- Plasticizers
The specification of Di Ethylene Glycol produced in MORVARID petrochemical company is as below:
| DEG |
| Diethylene Glycol (DEG) |
| Appearance |
|
Colourless, clear |
| Colour (Pt/Co) |
max. |
10 |
| Purity |
wt.% min. |
99.8 |
| MEG |
wt.% min. |
0.05 |
| TEG |
wt.% min. |
0.05 |
| Water |
wt.% min. |
0.05 |
| Acidity (as Acetic Acid) |
mg/kg max. |
50 |
| Ash |
mg/kg max. |
50 |
| Specific Gravity, 20/20 °C |
|
1.1175 - 1.1195 |
| Boiling Range (0.1013 Mpa) |
| 5 % vol. |
°C min |
242 |
| 95 % vol. |
°C max |
250 |