Ethylene Glycol

Identification                

C2H6O2

M = 62,07 g/mol

CAS [107-21-1]

EC number: 203-473-3

Taric code: 2905 31 00

Synonyms                        

1,2-Ethanediol, Glycol

Applications                     

analytical chemistry, solvents (in biochemistry), synthesis of organic products.

Specifications

assay (G.C.)………………….. min. 99,5 %

identity (IR-spectrum)……………….. passes test

density (20º/20º)……….   1,113 – 1,115

refractive index n20/D…………………….   1,431 – 1,433

colour (Hazen)………………….. max. 10

acidity…………………………… passes test

chlorides (Cl)………… max. 0,00002 %

iron (Fe)……………………. max. 0,5 ppm

formaldehyde………….. max. 0,005 %

substances reducing KMnO4…………………………. passes test

substances darkened by H2SO4…………………………… passes test

residue on ignition……………………… max. 0,005 %

water (K.F.)…………………… max. 0,1 %

Packaging

  • 2.5 L

Physical data                                    

  • Density: 1,11 g/cm3
  • Solub. in water: (20 ºC): 1000 g/l miscible
  • Melting point: -13 ºC
  • Boiling point: (1013 hPa) 197 ºC
  • Flash point: 111 ºC
  • Ignition temperature: 410 ºC
  • Vapour pressure: (20ºC) 0,053 hPa
  • Viscosity: (20 ºC) 21 mPas
  • Dielectric const.: (25 ºC) 37,7
  • Saturation conc.: (20 ºC) 0,15 g/m3
  • Expl. limit (upper): 12,8 Vol%
  • Expl. limit (lower): 1,8 Vol%
  • Hygroscopic