MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol)

MEG (MONO ETHYLENE GLYCOL)

Ekip Mühendislik

Mono ethylene glycol is a colorless, viscous liquid with a sweet taste, and a boiling point of 198 °C.

Chemical formula

C2H6O2

Molecular weight

62.07 g/mol

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Purity, min %

99.9

Flash point (Closed cup), °C

110

Acid value, max ppm

5

Water content, max ppm

750

Viscosity, 20 °C mPa.s

21

Specific gravity, g/ml (25 °C)

1.113

Freezing point, °C

-13

Boiling point, °C (760 mmHg)

196-198

APPLICATIONS
1. In the production of polyester fibers and films
2. As an antifreeze in automobiles
3. In industrial cooling systems
4. In de-icing systems
5. In the production of explosives
6. As an anti-freezing agent in water-based paints.