Product Short Description: Sweet-tasting liquid commonly used in antifreeze, brake fluid, cigarettes, and some dyes also as a solvent for lacquer, paint and varnish, coupling printing inks, and water-based coating.
Product Technical Specification:
Description: Diethylene Glycol
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Test Description
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Specification Limits
Min. Max.
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Unit
of Measure
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Test
Method
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Diethylene Glycol
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99.5
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%(w/w)
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Water
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0.1
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%(w/w)
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Acidity (as acetic acid)
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0.005
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%(w/w)
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Iron
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0.5
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ppm
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Ash
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0.005
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%(w/w)
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Appearance
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Clear
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Visual
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Specific Gravity 20/20oC
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1.117
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1.119
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Distillation Range at 760 mm Hg
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242
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250
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oC
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CAS number |
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111-46-6 |
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Molecular Formula |
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C4H10O3 |
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Formula |
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CH2OHCH2OCH2CH2OH |
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Odour |
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PRACTICALLY ODOURLESS |
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Solubility in water |
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COMPLETE |
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Density |
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1.118 at 20 oC |
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Boiling point |
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245oC |
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Melting point |
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-7 oC |
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Viscosity |
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30 cp at 25 oC |
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Flashpoint |
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124 oC |
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Explosive limits |
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1.6 – 10.8 Vol% |
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Vapour pressure |
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.01 mbar at 20 oC |
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Skin absorption/irritation |
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YES |
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TLV Country |
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Pollution category 1994 |
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D |
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