Diethylene glycol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Diethylene glycol is used as an important industrial solvent due to its characteristic properties like high boiling point, high viscosity and low vapor loss. It is widely used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, nitrocellulose, resins and plasticizers. It plays an important role as a building block in the preparation of morpholine and 1,4-dioxane. It finds application as a heat transfer fluid in the chemical industry due to its low freezing point. As a lubricant, it is used in glass-grinding aids, fiber-finish component and cement-grinding aids. It is also used in natural gas to remove water and other impurities. It is an active component of brake fluid, artificial fog solutions and wallpaper strippers.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Diethylene glycol is used as an important industrial solvent due to its characteristic properties like high boiling point, high viscosity and low vapor loss. It is widely used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, nitrocellulose, resins and plasticizers. It plays an important role as a building block in the preparation of morpholine and 1,4-dioxane. It finds application as a heat transfer fluid in the chemical industry due to its low freezing point. As a lubricant, it is used in glass-grinding aids, fiber-finish component and cement-grinding aids. It is also used in natural gas to remove water and other impurities. It is an active component of brake fluid, artificial fog solutions and wallpaper strippers.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, acetone, and ethylene glycol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Heat sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and zinc.

Specifications

• Melting Point: °C to 10°C
• Density: 1.116
• Boiling Point: 245°C to 246°C
• Flash Point: 143°C (289°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.447
• Linear Formula: (HOCH₂CH₂)₂O
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 969209
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,3119
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol,ether,acetone,and ethylene glycol.
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
• Formula Weight: 106.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethylene Glycol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P301+P312-P314-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-872-2
RTECSNumber	ID5950000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only