Ethylene glycol PurCert Secondary Reference Standard For GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C2H6O2
Molecular Weight:  62.07
CAS Number: 107-21-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Miscible
Autoignition temp. 752 °F
Explosion limit 15.3 %
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.431
B pt. 195-198 °C
M pt. 13°C
Density 1.113 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H373
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P314 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29053100
Flash point 230°F
Storage Temp. Room temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Description

Application
It is widely used as an antifreeze and coolant in automotive radiators as well as in the manufacture of polyester fibers and resins.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to lower the freezing point and raise the boiling point of liquids making it useful for temperature regulation and heat transfer systems.

General Description
Ethylene glycol is a colorless odorless sweet-tasting viscous liquid belonging to the class of diols (alcohols with two hydroxyl groups).