Applications for DEG

The characteristics of our Diethylene Glycol (DEG) products supplement our MEG portfolio, augmenting our capabilities to include applications that require hygroscopicity, lubricants and low volatility.

Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) can be used for applications that require chemical intermediates for resins, solvent couplers, freezing point depression, solvents, humectants and chemical intermediates. These applications are vital to the manufacture of a wide range of products, including resins; deicing fluids; heat transfer fluids; automotive antifreeze and coolants; water-based adhesives, latex paints and asphalt emulsions; electrolytic capacitors; textile fibers; paper and leather.

PROPERTIES/CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS/USES

Hygroscopicity
  • Gas dehydration
  • Plasticizer for paper, composition cork, glues, adhesives, bookbinding and coatings

Lubricant
  • Glass-grinding aids
  • Fiber-finish component
  • Cement-grinding aids
  • Mold release agent

Solvent Coupler
  • Stabilizer for soluble oil dispersions
  • Compatibilizer for dye and printing ink components

Solvent
  • Aromatic and paraffinic hydrocarbon separations
  • Printing ink/paint pigments/dyes

Low Volatility
  • Binder for foundry sand-molding

Freezing Point Depression
  • Latex paint antifreeze
  • Antifreeze
  • Deicing fluids
  • Heat transfer fluids
  • Drywall joint compound
  • Belt wetting agent

Chemical Intermediate
  • Unsaturated polyester resin
  • Plasticizer intermediate for nitrocellulose lacquers, enamels and adhesives
  • Polyester polyols for urethane foam
  • Thermoplastic polyurethanes
  • Emulsifiers
  • Lubricants
  • Morpholine