SearchSABIC® Diethylene Glycol
- Grades Available: 3
- Available in: Europe, Asia, MEA, Americas, Global
General Information
Description
Diethylene Glycol (Dihyroxy diethyl ether) is a colorless, virtually odorless, viscous liquid. Compared to MEG, it has a higher boiling point, viscosity and specific gravity. DEG is characterized by great solvent power, extreme hygroscopicity and low vapor loss.
Applications
The viscous glycol ether is an important industrial solvent. It is utilized in the manufacture of unsaturated polyesters, plasticizer and some important resins. It is a dyeing agent of gases. DEG is an effective softening agent, making glues and adhesives more flexible. It is an important component in formulations of brake fluids pastes and pigments.
Regulatory Information
The Regulatory Data Sheet (RDS) contains information about product compliance with respect to specific regulations, laws, and directives such as RoHS, REACH-SVHC, POPs and other restricted substances.
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains relevant information that enables safe handling, storage, transportation and use of a grade. SDS'es are available from the “Download Documents” section of each grade. If an SDS is not available for your particular region and/or language, please use the Contact Us button at the bottom of this page to request a specific SDS.
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