[Property Index]:
Melting point ：−10 °C(lit.)
Boiling point ：245 °C(lit.)
density :1.118 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Water Solubility :H2O: 50 mg/mL at 20 °C, clear, colorless
color :colorless tramsparent liqid
[Application]:
Diethylene glycol has many industrial uses. It is a component of antifreeze, brake fluids, cosmetics, inks, and drying agents, and it is used as a plasticizer. In antifreeze solution for sprinkler systems, water seals for gas tanks, etc. (water with 40% diethylene glycol freezes at -18°; with 50% at -28°); as lubricating and finishing agent for wool, worsted, cotton, rayon, and silk; as solvent for vat dyes; in composition corks, glues, gelatin, casein, and pastes to prevent drying out.
[Storage and transporation]:
Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere.