Diethylene Glycol (DEG)
Diethylene Glycol (DEG) is a clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a slightly sweet taste.
It is miscible with water, alcohol, ether, and acetone, making it a highly versatile industrial chemical.
DEG is primarily used as a solvent, humectant, and chemical intermediate in the production of resins, plasticizers,
and various industrial applications.
- Chemical Formula : C₄H₁₀O₃
- Appearance : Clear, colorless, hygroscopic liquid
- Molecular Weight : 106.12 g/mol
- Applications :
- As a solvent for resins, dyes, oils, and nitrocellulose
- In the production of plasticizers and polyester resins
- As a humectant in tobacco, cork, and adhesives
- In gas dehydration and antifreeze formulations
- As an intermediate in the manufacture of polyurethanes and other chemicals