Ethylene glycol, also known as monoethylene glycol or MEG, is an odorless, colorless, hygroscopic liquid. Not only does it exhibit low volatility and low viscosity, but it is also fully miscible in water and many other organic liquids. Because of the reactivity of the hydroxyl group and the high degree of solubility, ethylene glycol provides a broad range of applications. Besides serving as an intermediate to chemical synthesis, it can produce resins, act as a solvent, and lower the freezing point of water, lending its efficacy as an anti-freeze.
Characteristics
- Colorless
- Essentially odorless
- Stable (low volatility)
- Low viscosity
- High boiling point
- Lowers freezing point of water
- Easily reactive
Grades
- Industrial
- High purity
- Anti-freeze
Products available
- Ethylene glycol industrial grade
- Ethylene glycol low conductivity
- Ethylene glycol electronics grade
- Custom blends and dilutions
Sizes available
- Bulk rail car
- Bulk tank truck
- Totes (IBC)
- Drums
- Pails
- Cases
Applications
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Chemical manufacturing |
Polyester resins, chemical Intermediates for solvents, compounds |
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Coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers |
Adhesives, lacquers, enamels, synthetic rubbers, surface coatings, latex paints, asphalt emulsions, printing inks |
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Miscellaneous |
Engine coolants/anti-freeze, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, fibers, paper, textiles |
Univar Solutions is the premier ethylene glycol distributor
- Vast network of 120+ wholly owned facilities with bulk tank, rail car, blending and packaging infrastructure
- Efficient private fleet with dedicated drivers servicing local regions
- Partnership with world class suppliers offering various manufacturing sites and production processes
- Experienced sales force with broad product and market knowledge
- Custom and specialty blending and lab services
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