Monoethylene Glycol (MEG)

Mono-ethylene glycol is an organic compound used as an antidote for vehicles and precursors for polymers. Mono-ethylene glycol in pure state is a pale, odorless and toxic liquid, and has a sweet taste.

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Monoethylene Glycol (MEG)

Mono-ethylene glycol is an organic compound used as an antidote for vehicles and precursors for polymers. Mono-ethylene glycol in pure state is a pale, odorless and toxic liquid, and has a sweet taste.

Application of Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG):

  • The main use of ethylene glycol is as a medium for convective heat transfer in, especially in, automobiles and liquid-cooled computers.

Mono ethylene glycol in the plastic industry

Mono ethylene glycol in the preparation of polymer resins and fibers

Mono ethylene glycol in polyester fiber, drink bottles and packaging films

Mono-ethylene glycol in the global production of this product to produce polypropylene polyethylene terephthalate (PET)


Additional information

Chemical formula

C2H6O2

Molar mass

62.07 g·mol−1

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid

Density

1.1132 g/cm3

Melting point

−12.9 °C (8.8 °F; 260.2 K)

Boiling point

197.3 °C (387.1 °F; 470.4 K)

Solubility in water

Miscible

Solubility

Soluble in most organic solvents

Vapor pressure

0.06 mmHg (20 °C)

Viscosity

1.61×10−2 Pa·s

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