Is an organic compound with the formula H (OCH2CH2)3OH. It is a colorless, odorless and viscous liquid.
Commercial uses :
This product is used as raw material in the manufacture of:
- Sanitizer products
- Plasticizer for vinyl polymers
- Solvents
The specification of Tri Ethylene Glycol produced in MORVARID petrochemical company is as below:
TEG |
Triethylene Glycol (TEG) |
Appearance |
|
Colourless, clear |
Colour (Pt/Co) |
max. |
25 |
Purity |
wt.% min. |
99.5 |
DEG |
wt.% min. |
0.35 |
PEG |
wt.% min. |
0.1 |
Water |
wt.% min. |
0.05 |
Ash |
mg/kg max. |
100 |
Specific Gravity, 20/20 °C |
|
1.124 - 1.126 |
Boiling Range (0.1013 Mpa) |
5 % vol. |
°C min |
280 |
95 % vol. |
°C max |
295 |