DI-ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Properties/Characteristics:
– Hygroscopicity
– Low Volatility
– Freezing Point Depression
Applications/Uses:
– Gas dehydration
– Plasticizer for paper, composition cork, glues, adhesives, bookbinding, and coatings
– Lubricant
– Glass-grinding aids
– Fiber-finish component
– Cement-grinding aids
– Mold release agent
– Solvent Coupler
– Stabilizer for soluble oil dispersions
– Compatibilizer for dye and printing ink components
– Solvent for aromatic and paraffinic hydrocarbon separations
– Printing ink/paint pigments/dyes
– Binder for foundry sand-molding
– Latex paint antifreeze
– Antifreeze
– Deicing fluid
– Heat transfer fluids
– Drywall joint compound
– Belt wetting agent
– Chemical Intermediate for unsaturated polyester resin, plasticizer intermediate for nitrocellulose lacquers, enamels, and adhesives, polyester polyols for urethane foam, thermoplastic polyurethanes, emulsifiers, and morpholine.
SPECIFICATIONS
| TEST DESCRIPTION | TEST METHOD | UNIT OF MEASURE | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual | - | Clear and Bright |
| Density @ 20 °C (Vac) | ASTM D 4052 | Kg/l | 1.1184 |
| Colour | ASTM D 1209 | Pt/Co | LT 5 |
| Distillation | ASTM D 1078 | °C | |
| IBP | ASTM D 1078 | °C | 245 |
| DP | ASTM D 1078 | °C | 248 |
| Water Content | ASTM E 1064 | % weight | 0.03 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | ASTM D 1613 | % weight | 0.0004 |
| Iron | ASTM E 394 | ppm | 0.5 |
| Ash Content | ASTM D 482 | % weight | <0.001 |
| Purity | ASTM E 2409 | % weight | 99,9 |