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Diethylene Glycol, available in 99% and 99.9% concentrations, is produced as a co-product during the hydration of ethylene oxide to manufacture ethylene glycol . It features excellent hygroscopicity, high boiling point, complete miscibility with water and many polar solvents, and a characteristic sweetish taste . As a straight-chain dihydric alcohol with an ether bond, it is a widely used industrial chemical intermediate and solvent . Its high purity and consistent quality make it ideal for critical applications requiring precise chemical properties. Each batch is rigorously tested using GC analysis to ensure consistent quality meeting industrial standards .
Scope of Application
Used as a chemical intermediate for the production of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethane foams, plasticizers, and morpholine ;
Acts as a dehydrating agent for natural gas and as a selective solvent for aromatics in petroleum refining ;
Functions as a solvent in printing inks, textile dyeing, nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, and industrial coatings ;
Widely applied as a humectant and moisture-retaining agent in tobacco, cork, glues, and paper processing ;
Serves as a constituent in hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, and antifreeze formulations due to its ability to modify freezing and boiling points ;
Used as a raw material for the synthesis of emulsifiers, demulsifiers, lubricants, and 1,4-dioxane ;
Functions as a textile lubricant and coupling agent in various industrial processes ;
Applied in personal care products as a humectant in soaps, creams, and lotions (regulated use) .
Product Features
Diethylene Glycol is manufactured as a co-product of ethylene oxide hydration, with generation rates depending on the ratio of ethylene oxide to water during processing . The product features excellent hygroscopic properties and complete water miscibility, with a boiling point of 245°C providing thermal stability for high-temperature applications . Its molecular weight of 106.12 g/mol and specific gravity of 1.1155-1.118 g/cm³ at 20°C offer predictable handling properties . The product exhibits complete miscibility with water, alcohols, acetone, ether, and ethylene glycol .
Packaging and Transportation
✦ Available in epoxy-lined steel drums (230kg), IBC totes, and ISO tanks for bulk shipments;
✦ It can be packaged according to the requirements of customers.
Safety and Storage
✦ The product should be stored in a cool and ventilated warehouse and kept away from kindling and heat sources.
✦ It should be stored separately from oxidants and acids, and is prohibited to mix them in storage.
✦ The warehouse should be equipped with corresponding varieties and quantities of fire-fighting equipment.
✦ The storage area should be equipped with emergency treatment equipment for leakage and appropriate containment materials.
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