Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)
Mono Ethylene Glycol, MEG (IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound with the formula (CH2OH)2. It is mainly used for two purposes, as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibers and for antifreeze formulations. It is an odorless, colorless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid.
Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) is a colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic liquid widely used as a raw material in polyester fiber production, antifreeze, and coolants. It is the simplest dihydric alcohol (glycol), containing two hydroxyl groups.
CAS Number: 107-21-1
Chemical Name: Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)
IUPAC Name: Ethane-1,2-diol
Chemical Formula: C₂H₆O₂
Molecular Weight: 62.07 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless, viscous liquid
Odor: Odorless or faint sweet smell
Solubility: Completely miscible with water, alcohols, and many organic solvents
Boiling Point: ~197.6°C (387.7°F)
Freezing Point: ~–12.9°C
Density: ~1.113 g/cm³ at 20°C
Flash Point: 111°C (closed cup)
Application in areas:
- Polyester resins (fibers, containers and films)
- Resin esters as plasticizers (adhesives, lacquers and enamels)
- Alkyd-type resins (synthetic rubbers, adhesives, surface coatings)
- Heat transfer fluids (gas compressors, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, process chillers, ice rinks)
- Automotive antifreeze and coolants
- Freezing Point Depression
- De-icing fluids
- Water-based formulations (adhesives, latex paints, asphalt emulsions
Packaging: Bulk, Drum, IBC, Carboy