ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Description
Description
Ethylene Glycol is an odorless,
colorless, sweet-tasting, toxic, viscous liquid. Its mainly used as a robust heat-transfer liquid that prevents corrosion and acid degradation in industrial equipment, as well as inhibiting the growth of certain microbes and fungi.
Applications
Applications
Ethylene glycol is a widely employed commercial antifreeze and heat transfer fluid. It has favorable thermal properties coupled with a low melting point and high boiling point. It also finds use as a precursor to polymer fibers and resins.
Safety and Handling
Safety and Handling
Highly toxic. Keep out of reach of children. Use proper personal protective equipment. Refer to the SDS sheet for further information.
Synonyms
Synonyms
Ethane-1,2-diol
Grade
Grade
Lab/tech
Product Sizes
Product Sizes
5 Gallons $125 | 55 Gallons $990
Form | Colorless liquid |
Molar Mass | 62.068 g/mol |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 1.1132 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | -12.9 °C -8.8 °F |
Boiling Point | 197.3 °C 378.1 °F |
Flash Point | 111 °C |
Solubility in water | Miscible |
Solubility | Soluble in most organic solvents |
log P | -1.69 |
Vapor Pressure | 0.06 mmHg (20 °C) |
Viscosity | 1.61 x 10-2 Pa·s |