Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
- Description: DEG is a colorless, viscous, and slightly hygroscopic liquid. It’s another member of the polyethylene glycol family.
- Physical Properties:
- Chemical Formula: C4H10O3
- Appearance: Colorless, viscous liquid
- Odor: Mild, sweet odor
- Boiling Point: High boiling point
- Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, and many organic solvents.
- Applications:
- Coolant/Heat Transfer Fluids: Used in heat transfer fluids and antifreeze mixtures.
- Solvent: Employed as a solvent in paints, inks, and other industrial applications.
- Plasticizer: Acts as a plasticizer in some polymers.
- Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of other chemicals.