Ethylene glycol (ethane-1,2-diol), technically at least 99.5 % -

For chemical-technical applications.

Application

Mono-ethylene glycol, also known as ethane-1,2-diol, is a clear, colorless and almost odorless dihydric alcohol. In contrast to mono propylene glycol, ethylene glycol is harmful to health even in small quantities and is therefore only suitable for use as a technical coolant or as a technical antifreeze. However, it is particularly suitable for this purpose as it is absolutely frost-proof even at the lowest temperatures and is also highly compatible with materials. In particular, the use of a wide variety of metal alloys with mono-ethylene glycol - in contrast to other substances - can be regarded as uncritical. In addition to this main area of application, ethylene glycol is also used as a technical solvent and serves as the basis for the production of polyester fibers in large-scale chemical applications. By far the largest quantity, namely more than 45% of annual production, is processed into plastic in China. Due to the thermal conductivity of ethylene glycol, it is suitable as a heat transfer medium and is generally used as a mixture in the desired concentration