Technical Bulletin
Description: Monoethylene Glycol
Test Description |
Specification Limits Min. Max. |
Unit of Measure |
Test Method |
Monoethylene Glycol |
99.5 |
%(w/w) |
|
Water |
0.05 |
%(w/w) |
|
Acidity (as acetic acid) |
0.001 |
%(w/w) |
|
Iron |
0.1 |
ppm |
|
DEG |
05 |
%(w/w) |
|
Aldehyde (as acetaldehyde Chloride) |
10 |
ppm |
|
Ash |
0.001 |
%(w/w) |
|
pH at 20oC |
6.5 |
7.5 |
|
Appearance |
Clear |
Visual |
|
Specific Gravity 20/20oC |
1.1153 |
1.1156 |
|
UV Tansmittance wavelength % |
|||
220 |
70 |
nm |
|
275 |
90 |
nm |
|
350 |
98 |
nm |
Product Label
Mono ethylene glycol (MEG) is used as an anti-freeze additive for engine cooling systems to prevent freezing and as an anti-boil additive.