Mono Ethylene Glycol also known as MEG is a clear, colorless, virtually odorless, and slightly viscous liquid. It is miscible with water, alcohols, and many organic compounds, and has the molecular formula C2H6O2, CAS: 107-21-1. It has a specific gravity of 1.115 and a flash point of 110 °C.
Monoethylene glycol (MEG) is an important raw material for industrial applications. MEG is utilized in the manufacture of polyester (PET) resins, films, fibers, antifreeze, coolants, aircraft anti-icer and deicers, and solvents.
It is also utilized as raw material for the paper industry, polyester Resins, adhesives and inks, chemical Intermediates, Heat Transfer, and Fluids.
It is also used as a dehydration agent in natural gas pipelines where it inhibits the formation of natural gas clathrates.
