Diethylene Glycol

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 Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
2 .............Precautions
2 .............About MEGlobal
2 .............Doing Business With Us
2 .............Service
2 .............Products and Applications
3 .............Diethylene Glycol – The Versatile Performer
4 .............Table 1: Applications
5 .............Responsible Care®
6 .............Non-supported Applications of MEGlobal Diethylene Glycol Products

PROPERTIES
7 .............Table 2: Physical Properties of Diethylene Glycol
8 .............Table 3: Solubilities of Various Materials in Diethylene Glycol
9 .............Table 4: Diethylene Glycol Compatibility with Elastomeric Materials
10...........Table 5: Constant Boiling Mixtures
11............Figure 1: Freezing Points of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions
12............Figure 2: Boiling Points vs. Composition of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
13............Figure 3: Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of Aqueous
.Diethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
14............Figure 4: Vapor Pressures of Diethylene Glycol at Various Temperatures
15............Figure 5: Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Temperatures
16............Figure 6: Specific Gravities of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions
17............Figure 7: Viscosities of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions
18............Figure 8: Specific Heats of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions
19............Figure 9: Thermal Conductivities of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions
20...........Figure 10: Dew Points of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Contact Temperatures
21............Figure 11: Comparative Hygroscopicities of Various Glycols at 70°F (21°C)
22...........Figure 12: Surface Tensions of Pure Diethylene Glycol
23...........Figure 13: Surface Tensions of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions at 77°F (25°C)
24...........Figure 14: Electrical Conductivities of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions
25...........Figure 15: Refractive Indices of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions at 77°F (25°C)
26...........Health Effects
26...........Environmental Information
26...........Storage and Handling
26...........Shipping Data for Diethylene Glycol
27...........Product Safety
28...........Emergency Service
29...........Sales Office Diethylene Glycol 1

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 INTRODUCTION
Precautions Products and Applications
Carefully review our current Safety Data Sheets. MEGlobal’s advanced manufacturing process is based on
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 Diethylene Glycol – The Versatile Performer
Diethylene Glycol: Diethylene glycol is a colorless, low-volatility, low-
HOCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH viscosity, hygroscopic liquid. Under normal conditions,
diethylene glycol has no detectable odor; however, under
CAS Registry Number: high vapor concentrations, a slightly sweet odor may be
111-46-6 detected. It is completely miscible with water and many
organic liquids.
Synonyms: The hydroxyl groups on glycols undergo alcohol chemistry,
DEG thus providing opportunities for production of a wide
Dihydroxyethyl ether variety of derivatives. Hydroxyls can be converted to
aldehydes, alkyl halides, amines, azides, carboxylic acids,
2,2’-Dihydroxyethyl ether
ethers, mercaptans, nitrate esters, nitriles, nitrite esters,
Glycol ethyl ether organic esters, peroxides, phosphate esters and sulfate
Diglycol esters.

Ethylene diglycol Because of its higher molecular weight, diethylene glycol

is considerably less volatile than ethylene glycol and
3-Oxapentane-1,5-diol differs sufficiently in that it has specialized uses. The
2,2’ -Oxydiethanol reactivity and solubility of diethylene glycol provide the
basis for many applications. The end uses for diethylene
Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl)ether
glycol are numerous (see Table 1.)
Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether
2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
3-Oxapentamethylene-1,5-diol

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 Table 1: Applications
Properties/Characteristics Applications/Uses
Hygroscopicity • Gas dehydration
• Plasticizer for paper, composition cork, glues,
adhesives, bookbinding and coatings
Lubricant • Glass-grinding aids
• Fiber-finish component
• Cement-grinding aids
• Mold release agent
Solvent Coupler • Stabilizer for soluble oil dispersions
• Compatibilizer for dye and printing
ink components
Solvent • Aromatic and paraffinic hydrocarbon separations
• Printing ink/paint pigments/dyes
Low Volatility • Binder for foundry sand-molding
Freezing Point Depression • Latex paint antifreeze
• Antifreeze
• Deicing fluids
• Heat transfer fluids
• Drywall joint compound
• Belt wetting agent
Chemical Intermediate • Unsaturated polyester resin
• Plasticizer intermediate for nitrocellulose lacquers,
enamels and adhesives
• Polyester polyols for urethane foam
• Thermoplastic polyurethanes
• Emulsifiers
• Lubricants
• Morpholine

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 Responsible Care
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 Non-supported Applications of
MEGlobal Diethylene Glycol Products
The following list identifies end-use applications that are NOT supported • The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) as a non-
by MEGlobal for ethylene glycol products, monoethylene glycol (MEG) reacted component in adhesives, plasticizers, and softening agents for
and diethylene glycol (DEG) marketed by MEGlobal (“MEGlobal packaging that has direct contact with food or beverage is not supported
Ethylene Glycol Products”). These limitations include applications in by MEGlobal.
which the use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products is restricted by law,
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) as a non-
applications in which the use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products may
reacted component in the formulation of glues, pastes, ice/heat packs or
raise unacceptable risks, and other applications which MEGlobal has
other items where the potential for significant human contact and/or
decided not to pursue for business reasons, including minimizing
ingestion exists (including but not limited to children’s school glue/paste
unnecessary risk and liabilities to the company. MEGlobal does not
or arts/craft glue/paste) is not supported by MEGlobal.
knowingly market MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products into these non-
supported applications, requests its distributors to refuse sales of • The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) as a fluid
MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products into these non-supported for pressure testing piping is not supported by MEGlobal.
applications, and alerts its customers about the special risks associated • The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) as a non-
with some of these non-supported applications. The following list of reacted component in the production of freezer gel packs used in lunch
applications not supported by MEGlobal does not imply any MEGlobal boxes, thermal food carriers or other related applications which allows
warranty or MEGlobal support of uses in applications not covered by this for the possibility glycol to be exposed to food products or available for
list. This list is not all-inclusive, and MEGlobal reserves the right to ingestion is not supported by MEGlobal.
modify the same at any time.
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG and DEG) for
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) in the use in the treatment of wood rot and fungus in marine applications is not
production of tobacco and in the manufacture of tobacco products supported by MEGlobal.
(including but not limited to additives, humectants, filters, inks, and
paper) is not supported by MEGlobal. • The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG and DEG) in the
production of burst protection fluids for use on any recreational vehicle
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) for the tanks that could be used for potable water and sewage is not supported
generation of artificial smoke/theatrical fogs/mist is not supported by by MEGlobal.
MEGlobal. This includes applications such as artificial/e-cigarettes.
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) as To enter into new applications beyond the traditional standard industrial
ingredient in fuel for warming foods (Sterno™-like application) or in use applications supported by MEGlobal, contact your MEGlobal
fuel for heating an enclosed space where human exposure is possible is representative to review the specific application. MEGlobal has a risk
not supported by MEGlobal. assessment process whereby the application will be reviewed and a
determination will be made as to whether the application meets
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG)in fire MEGlobal’s requirements and can therefore be supported by MEGlobal.
extinguishing sprinkler systems is not supported by MEGlobal. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) in the to another and may change with time, when an application is supported by
manufacture of munitions is not supported by MEGlobal. MEGlobal, MEGlobal does not warrant and is not responsible for the use
in such applications.
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) in the
production of deicers for use on roadways, sidewalks and in aircraft NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
lavatories is not supported by MEGlobal. MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS
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component of heat transfer fluids in systems where the heat transfer ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
fluids could infiltrate (i.e., via an exchanger leak, backflow prevention
failure, or other means) a potable water system is not supported by Further, any violation of or failure to comply with the information
MEGlobal. contained in MEGlobal’s Safety Data Sheet, Product Label, Product
Information Guide, product literature or other product safety information is
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) as a non- a misuse of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products. These documents can be
reacted component in a formulation for direct internal or external obtained by contacting your MEGlobal representative or MEGlobal’s
human /animal contact, including but not limited to ingestion, Customer Information Group.
inhalation, and skin contact and in medical / veterinary devices and
medical / veterinary applications is not supported by MEGlobal. MEGlobal can not specify all circumstances in which MEGlobal Ethylene
(Examples of some such applications are uses as a direct component in Glycol Products may be used in applications not supported by MEGlobal.
foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or personal care Accordingly, you are strongly encouraged to immediately contact the
products). MEGlobal Customer Service Group if you become aware that MEGlobal
Ethylene Glycol Products may be or have been used in any such non-
• The use of MEGlobal Ethylene Glycol Products (MEG, DEG) for supported application.
consumer or hospital usage for deodorizing or air “purifying” purposes
by spraying as an aerosol is not supported by MEGlobal. Diethylene Glycol 6

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 PROPERTIES
Table 2: Physical Properties of Diethylene Glycol
Scientific Common
Autoignition Temperature 229°C @ 1013.25 hPa 444°F @ 760mm Hg
Critical Pressure 4,605 kPa 34,540.3 mm Hg
Critical Specific Volume 0.312 L/gmol 5.00 ft3 /lbmol
Critical Temperature 406.85°C 764.33°F
Dielectric Constant 31.69 31.69
Electrical Conductivity at 20°C 0.42 x 10 mhos/cm
-6
0.0042 micromhos/cm
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) <0.001 <0.001
Flammable Limits in Air, Upper 12.3%(V) 12.3%(V)
Flammable Limits in Air, Lower 2.0%(V) 2.0%(V)
Flash Point, Closed Cup 138°C @ 1013.25 hPa 280°F @ 760 mm Hg
Heat of Combustion at 25°C -2,154.82 kJ/gmol -8,730.4 Btu/lb
Heat of Vaporization at 1 atm 57.9 kJ/gmol 234.4 Btu/lb
Molecular Weight 106.12 g/mol 106.12 g/mol
Normal Boiling Point 244.9°C @ 1013.25 hPa 473°F @ 760 mm Hg
Δ BP/Δ P (750 to 770 mm Hg) 0.052°C/mm Hg
Normal Freezing Point -6.5°C 20.3°F
Onset of Initial Decomposition 240°C 464°F
Refractive Index, nD , at 20°C 1.4472 1.4472
Solubility in Water at 20°C 100.0 wt% 100.0 wt%
Solubility of Water in Diethylene Glycol at 20°C 100.0 wt% 100.0 wt%
Specific Gravity (20/20°C) 1.1182 1.1182
Δ Specific Gravity/Δ T(10 to 40°C) 0.00073/°C 0.00073/°C
Surface Tension at 25°C 44.8 mN/m 44.8 dynes/cm
Vapor Density (air = 1) 3.65 3.65
Vapor Pressure at 25°C 0.008 hPa 0.006 mm Hg
Dynamic Viscosity at 20°C 35.7 mPa s 35.7 cP

Note: These properties are laboratory results on pure compounds or typical of the product,
but should not be confused with, or regarded as, specifications.

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 Table 3: Solubilities of Various Materials in Diethylene Glycol*
Solubility, g/100 mL of Diethylene Glycol at 25°C

Acetone Completely Soluble Lard Oil Insoluble

Animal Glue (Dry) Very Slightly Soluble Linseed Oil Insoluble
Benzene 45.5 Methanol Completely Soluble
Carbon Tetrachloride 35.5 Methyl Orange 4.2
Castor Oil 0.1 Monoethanolamine Miscible
Cellulose Acetate Insoluble Nitrocellulose Soluble
Chlorobenzene 112.0 Olive Oil Insoluble
Coconut Oil Insoluble o-Dichlorobenzene 93.6
Cottonseed Oil Insoluble Paraffin Oil Insoluble
Dextrin (10% water) Miscible Perchloroethylene 12.0
Dextrin Slightly Soluble Phenol Miscible
Dibutyl Phthalate 11.8 Pine Oil Miscible
Dichloroethyl Ether Soluble Rosin <2.0
Diethanolamine Miscible Shellac Very Slightly Soluble
Ethyl Ether 19.5 Soya Bean Oil Insoluble
Ethylene Glycol Distearate Very Slightly Soluble Sperm Oil Insoluble
Gum Damar Slightly Soluble Tall Oil 3.1
Heptane 0.03 Toluene 20.7
Hydrogen Chloride at 60°C 27.83 Tung Oil Insoluble
Hydrous Wool Fat Slightly Soluble Turkey Red Oil 6.3
Kauri Gum Slightly Soluble Urea 24.0
* Some data reprinted by permission from Glycols, copyright 1952, by Reinhold Publishing Corporation, New York City

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 Table 4: Diethylene Glycol Compatibility with
Elastomeric Materials
Temperature
Material 25°C (77°F) 80°C (176°F) 160°C (320°F)
AdipreneTM L-100 Good Poor Poor
Black Rubber 3773 Good Poor Poor
Buna N (or Buna 25) Good Good
Buna S Good Fair Poor
Butyl Rubber Good Good
Compressed Asbestos Good Good Fair
EPDM Good Good Good
EPR Rubber Good Good Good
HycarTM D-24 Good Fair
Hypalon TM
Good Poor Poor
Kalrez
TM
Good Good Good
Natural Rubber Gum Good Poor Poor
Neoprene 7797 Good Fair
Red Rubber Number 107 Good Poor Poor
Saraloy 300
TM
Good Poor Poor
Silicone No. 65 Good Good
ThiokolTM 3060 Good Poor Poor
Viton A
TM
Good Good Poor

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 Table 5: Constant Boiling Mixtures
Components Azeotrope

Boiling Boiling Specific

Composition, % by Wt at 20°C
Point at
Point at Relative Gravity at
Specific 760 760 In In In Volume of 20/20°C of
Gravity at mm Hg,

mm Hg, Azeo- Upper Lower Layers at Azeotrope
20/20°C °C °C trope Layer Layer 20°C, % or Layers

Diethylene Glycol 1.1184 244.8 None

Benzene 0.8804 80.1
Diethylene Glycol (5 mm Hg) 1.1184 116.4(a) Azeo(a) 40 3 84 U 55
Benzyl Ether 60 97 16 L 45
Diethylene Glycol (10 mm Hg) 1.1184 129(a) None
Butyl CARBITOLTM Solvent 0.9536 109(a)
Diethylene Glycol 1.1184 244.8 None
CARBITOLTM Solvent 0.9898 202.8
Diethylene Glycol (2 mm Hg) 1.1184 102(a) 87(a) 43 Homo
(a)
Ethoxytriglycol 1.0208 98 57
(a) (a)
Diethylene Glycol (10 mm Hg) 1.1184 129 114 U 70 Heter
(a)
2-Ethylhexyl Ether 0.8121 135 (C) (C) (C) L 30
Diethylene Glycol (50 mm Hg) 1.1184 163(a) (a)
129.9 15.5 0.2 99.6 U 89.0 U 0.795
(a)
Hexyl Ether 0.7942 137 84.5 99.8 0.4 L 11.0 L 1.117
Diethylene Glycol 1.1184 244.8 None
Methyl CARBITOL Solvent 1.0211 193.6
TM

Diethylene Glycol (4 mm Hg) 1.1184 113(a) Azeo(a) 23 1 80 U 72

Phenyl Ether 1.0677(b) 100(a) 77 99 20 L 28
(a) (a)
Diethylene Glycol (3 mm Hg) 1.1184 108 None
Triethylene Glycol 1.1255 135.3(a)
Diethylene Glycol 1.1184 244.8 None 30.0
Water 1.0000 100 70.0
Diethylene Glycol (10 mm Hg) 1.1184 129(a) None(a)
Water 1.0000 11(a)
(a) At the pressure investigated;

(b) At 30/20°C;

(c) Data not available.

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 Figure 1: Freezing Points of Aqueous
Diethylene Glycol Solutions

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 Figure 2: Boiling Points vs. Composition of Aqueous
Diethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures

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 Figure 3: Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition
of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol Solutions at
Various Pressures

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 Figure 4: Vapor Pressures of Diethylene Glycol at
Various Temperatures

Diethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure

3–Constant Equation
A = 7.7007954 Range = 10 to 250°C
B = 2019.2548 P = mm Hg
C = 173.66153 T = °C
Log10 (P) – A – B/(T + C)
5-Constant Equation
A = 116.21594 Range = 283 to 523°K
B = 13273.461 P = Pa
C = 0.0 T = Kelvin
D = -12.665825
E = 5.9330303 x 10-29
N = 10
In (P) = A – B/(T + C) + D (In (T)) + ETN
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 Figure 5: Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Diethylene
Glycol Solutions at Various Temperatures

Diethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure

3-Constant Equation
Log10 (P) = A – B/(T + C)
P = mm Hg, T = °C
DEG, Wt% A B C
0 7.959199 1663.545 227.575
50 7.849221 1646.755 226.918
70 7.720100 1632.771 226.643
80 7.605747 1630.455 227.213
90 7.411919 1649.970 229.847
95 7.246397 1699.218 233.944
97 7.234579 1813.670 243.670
98 7.299095 1951.128 254.593
99 7.626717 2329.389 281.281
99.5 8.405776 3045.472 325.327
100 7.700795 2019.255 173.622

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 Figure 6: Specific Gravities of Aqueous Diethylene
Glycol Solutions

Specific Gravity at T/60°F = A + Bx + Cx2 + Dx3

x = Weight % Diethylene Glycol
T, °F A B C D
-50 0.9425 4.6965E-3
-2.4525E-5
0.0
0 1.0243 1.0989E-3 1.5571E-5 -1.4375E-7
50 1.0003 1.5391E-3 5.0834E-6 -7.9514E-8
100 0.9937 9.3622E-4 1.2942E-5 -1.1238E-7
150 0.9805 7.2146E-4 1.4022E-5 -1.0949E-7
200 0.9653 6.3159E-4 1.2845E-5 -9.4444E-8
250 0.9425 1.0286E-3 3.0120E-6 -3.3681E-8
300 0.9168 1.6114E-3 -1.0211E-5 4.5860E-8

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 Figure 7: Viscosities of Aqueous Diethylene
Glycol Solutions

Viscosity, Centipoises (cP) = A x 10Bx

x = Weight % Diethylene Glycol
T, °F A B
50 1.18800 1.6907E-2
100 0.57407 1.3693E-2
150 0.37471 1.1817E-2
200 0.27736 1.0474E-2
250 0.21936 9.4432E-3
300 0.18051 8.6163E-3

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 Figure 8: Specific Heats of Aqueous Diethylene
Glycol Solutions

Specific Heat = A + BT
T = Temperature, °C
DEG, Wt% A B
10 0.97005 1.3337E-4
30 0.88588 5.9290E-4
50 0.76730 1.1530E-3
70 0.67050 1.1569E-3
90 0.58960 8.7088E-4
100 0.53375 8.1244E-4

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 Figure 9: Thermal Conductivities of Aqueous
Diethylene Glycol Solutions

Thermal Conductivity = A + BT
T = Temperature
DEG, Wt% A B
0 0.33767 7.6667E-4
10 0.31233 5.8333E-4
20 0.29200 4.0000E-4
30 0.27133 2.3333E-4
40 0.25100 1.0000E-4
50 0.23133 -1.6667E-5
60 0.21233 -1.1667E-4
70 0.19500 -2.0000E-4
80 0.17933 -2.6667E-4
90 0.16433 -3.1667E-4
100 0.15100 -3.5000E-4

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 Figure 10: Dew Points of Aqueous Diethylene Glycol
Solutions at Various Contact Temperatures

Dew or Frost Point = A + BT

T = Temperature, °C
DEG, Wt% A B
0 0.0000 0.99202
50 -3.1257 1.00710
60 -5.0603 0.97853
70 -7.1426 0.96426
80 -10.127 0.95719
90 -16.857 0.93572
95 -22.731 0.82862
98 -31.334 0.80003
99 -35.064 0.69450
99.5 - 41.845 0.62866
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 Figure 11: Comparative Hygroscopicities of Various
Glycols at 70°F (21°C)

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 Figure 12: Surface Tensions of Pure Diethylene Glycol

Surface Tension, dynes/cm = 46.97 – 0.088T

T = Temperature, °C

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 Figure 13: Surface Tensions of Aqueous Diethylene
Glycol Solutions at 77°F (25°C)

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 Figure 14: Electrical Conductivities of Aqueous
Diethylene Glycol Solutions

Note: The quality of water used for dilution can significantly affect the electrical conductivity.

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 Figure 15: Refractive Indices of Aqueous Diethylene
Glycol Solutions at 77°F (25°C)

Refractive Index, 77°F (25°C) = 1.3326 + 0.0011572x

x = Weight % Diethylene Glycol

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 Health Effects
Diethylene glycol can be harmful or fatal if misused. See If above-ground outside storage is planned, it may be
our current Safety Data Sheet for current exposure limits, necessary to install provisions for heating tanks and lines.
health, first aid and toxicology information. Many glycols have a moderately high freezing point or
become relatively viscous at severe winter temperatures.
Environmental Information However, excessive temperatures can cause undesirable
degradation of glycols. Automatic controls are suggested
See our current Safety Data Sheet for toxicity information.
to limit the temperature of the contents to 120°F (49°C).
Biodegradation In cold climates, it is generally desirable to make provisions
For information concerning the biodegradability of for draining the pump and the transfer lines if they are
diethylene glycol, please refer to the latest Safety Data outside the building. If this is not feasible, it may be
Sheet. necessary to insulate and steam trace or otherwise heat
the transfer lines to prevent freezing of the product. Care
Storage and Handling must be taken in such an application because continued
This information is offered as a guide in planning bulk exposure of glycols to high temperatures (greater than
storage facilities for glycols. Glycols are generally 120°F [49°C]) will result in product degradation. Transfer
considered to be stable, non-corrosive chemicals with piping of mild steel is generally used.
high flash points. Under ordinary conditions, all of these
chemicals can be stored in mild steel vessels. For long-term Shipping Data for
storage, or if trace iron contamination and the development
of color are objectionable in any of the glycols, a storage
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vessel lined with a baked-phenolic resin, an air-drying
Weight per Gallon at 20°C 9.31 lb
epoxy-phenolic resin or a vinyl resin, or a stainless steel
or aluminum tank is suggested. Zinc or galvanized iron is Coefficient of Expansions at 55°C 0.00067
not recommended and copper or copper alloys may cause Flash Point, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup 310°F
product discoloration.
It is not general practice to use an inert gas in the vapor
space of glycol storage tanks because all chemicals in this Net Contents and Type of Container
family have high boiling points and the vapors in the 1-Gallon Tin Can 9.0 lb
tanks are relatively non-flammable. However, if extremely
5-Gallon DOT 17E, Pail 47 lb
low water content is required, consistent with a long
storage period, a nitrogen blanket can be used on all 55-Gallon DOT 17E, Drum 520 lb
storage tanks to protect product quality, specifically, the Diethylene glycol is not regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation,
moisture content. If steel tanks are used for storage, the therefore, it does not have a DOT shipping name, hazard classification, DOT
tank should be sand blasted and maintained under a
warning label, or identification number.
nitrogen blanket. Blanketing with nitrogen will also
minimize low-level oxidation. The inert gas minimizes air
oxidation to maintain product within acidity specifications.
Increased acidity enhances iron pickup from steel vessels.
Alternatively, a desiccant unit can be installed on the tank
vent line to dry incoming air.

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When considering the use of diethylene glycol in a
particular application, review and understand our current
Safety Data Sheet for the necessary safety and
environmental health information. For Safety Data
Sheets and other product safety information on
MEGlobal products, contact the MEGlobal sales office
nearest you. Before handling any products mentioned in
this booklet, you should obtain the available product safety
information from the suppliers of those products and take
the necessary steps to comply with all precautions
regarding the use of diethylene glycol.
No chemical should be used as or in a food, drug, medical
device or cosmetic, or in a product process in which it
may come in contact with a food, drug, medical device or
cosmetic until the user has determined the suitability of
the use. Because use conditions and applicable laws may
differ from one location to another and may change with
time, Customer is responsible for determining whether
products and the information in this document are
appropriate for Customer’s use and for ensuring that
Customer’s workplace and disposal practices are in
compliance with applicable laws and other governmental
enactments.
MEGlobal requests that Customer read, understand and
comply with the information contained in this publication
and the current Safety Data Sheet(s). Customer should
furnish the information in this publication to its
employees, contractors, and customers, or any other users
of the product(s), and request that they do the same.

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DO NOT WAIT. Phone if in doubt. You will be referred to a specialist for advice.

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