Diethylene glycol PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

PurTech


Properties

Vapour pressure 0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 1000 g/l (20 °C) miscible
Autoignition temp. 442 °F
Explosion limit 2 - 12.3 %
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.447
B pt. 245 °C
M pt. -10 °C
Density 1.114 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29094100
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used mainly as a solvent humectant and intermediate in the manufacture of resins plasticizers polyurethanes and other chemicals.

Purpose
Helps dissolve and blend substances and provides moisture-retaining and heat-transfer properties in industrial formulations.

General Description
Diethylene glycol is a clear colorless odorless hygroscopic liquid with a slightly sweet taste. It is miscible with water and many organic solvents but it is toxic if swallowed.