Monoethylenglycol (MEG)
Monoethylene glycol is primarily used in the production of polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). MEG is also used in heat transfer fluids, coolants and antifreeze.
Synonyms:
- Ethan-1,2-diol
- ethylene glycol
- glycol
- monoethylenglycole
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General information:
| Abbreviation | MEG |
| CAS number | 107-21-1 |
| EC no: | 203-473-3 |
| REACH Registration No. | 01-2119456816-28 |
| MATSEN Article no. | |
| 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 | 390 °C |
| Melting point |