Property |
MEG Specification |
DEG Specification |
TEG Specification |
Units |
Appearance |
Clear, colorless liquid |
Clear, colorless liquid |
Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid |
Visual |
Assay (as respective glycol) |
Min 99.0% (typical) |
Min 99.0% (typical) |
Min 99.0% (typical) |
wt% |
Density (at 20°C) |
~1.11 g/mL |
~1.11 g/mL |
~1.12 g/mL |
g/mL |
Boiling Point |
~197°C |
~245°C |
~287°C |
°C |
Freezing Point |
~-13°C |
~-11°C |
~-7°C |
°C |
Flash Point |
>100°C |
>110°C |
>130°C |
°C |
Water Content |
Max 0.2% (typical) |
Max 0.2% (typical) |
Max 0.2% (typical) |
Max 0.2% (typical) |
Color (APHA) |
Max 10 (typical) |
Max 10 (typical) |
Max 25 (possible for TEG) |
– |
Acidity (as acetic acid) |
Max 0.01% |
Max 0.01% |
Max 0.01% |
wt% |
Chlorides (as Cl) |
Max 5 ppm |
Max 5 ppm |
Max 5 ppm |
ppm |