Monethylene glycol
Volume: bottle 1 liter
Monoethylene glycol (also known as MEG, EG, 1,2-ethanediol or 1,2-dihydroxyethane) is an organic compound with the formula C2H6O2. It is a slightly viscous, colorless, transparent liquid with a sweet taste, virtually odorless. It mixes with water, alcohols, and many other organic compounds and is primarily used in industry for the production of polyester fibers, as well as a component in the manufacture of antifreezes, coolants, de-icers, and anti-icing fluids for airplanes.
| Technical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C2H6O2 / (CH2OH)2 / HOCH2CH2OH |
| Density | 1.115 at 68 °F |
| Boiling point | 197.6 °C at 760 mm Hg |
| Molecular weight | 62.07 g/mol |
| Melting point | -12.8 °C |
| Flash point | 111.11 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 410 °C |


