Monographic: Diethylene glycol
Diethylene glycol is presented as a viscous, colorless and odorless liquid, which is miscible in water and hygroscopic. Despite not being a corrosive substance, diethylene glycol is combustible.
Its main physical parameters are the following:
- Boiling point: 245ºC
- Melting point: -6'5ºC
- Relative density (water = 1): 1.12
- Relative vapor density (air = 1): 3.7
- Flash point: 124ºC
- Autoignition temperature: 229ºC
- Explosive limits (% by volume in the air): 1.6 - 10.8
Among its uses and applications, the following stand out:
- It is used in the manufacture of resins
- It is used in pigments and dyes
- Used as an additive for lubricants, antifreeze and brake fluids
- Consumed in additives for textiles, agrochemicals and biocides
Considering chemical risks, it is important to know that diethylene glycol is a product that reacts violently with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazards.
In handling and storage, the following conditions must be taken into account in order to proceed properly:
- To ensure safe handling of heptane it is important to use appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
- To ensure safe storage, keep the product in an approved area, fresh, dry and well ventilated, separated from strong oxidants.
Check here the safety sheet.
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