Monoethylenglycol (MEG)
Monoethylene glycol is an odourless, colourless an viscous liquid. MEG is primarily used in the production of polyester fibers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Monoethylene glycol is also used in heat transfer fluids, coolants and antifreeze formulations.
Synonyms:
- Ethane-1,2-diol
- Ethylene glycol
- 1,2-Ethanediol
- Ethylene alcohol
- Monoethylene glycol
- 1,2-Dihydroxyethane
- Glycol solvent
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General information:
| Abbreviation | MEG |
| CAS number | 107-21-1 |
| EC no: | 203-473-3 |
| REACH Registration No. | 01-2119456816-28 |
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| Sum formula: | C2H6O2 |
| Description | colourless viscous liquid with sweetish odour and taste |
| Available packaging | loose, 1000 kg BC |
| Variants | Standard | Fibre |
| Aggregate state | liquid |
| Form | liquid |
| Colour | clear |
| Odour | characteristic |
| Purity | ≥ 99.5% wt.-% |
| Boiling point | 197,3 °C |
| Melting point | -12,9 °C |