Sasol Diethylene glycol

Diethylene glycol (DEG) with a purity of min. 99%. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Diethylene Glycol

CAS Number: 111-46-6

Chemical Family: Diols, Glycols

Synonyms: 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol, 2-hydroxyethyl ether, 2,2'-dihydroxydiethyl ether, 2,2'-oxybisethanol, beta,beta'-dihydroxydiethyl ether, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether, Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl) ether, DEG, Diglycol, Dihydroxy Diethyl Ether

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
111-46-6
EC No.
203-872-2

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA)max. 40mg Pt/lDIN EN 1557
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Acid Numbermax. 0.05mg KOH/g
Puritymin. 99%HPLC, LC-MS
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 355°CDIN 51794
Setting Pointapprox. 8°CDIN ISO 3841
Flash Pointapprox. 146°CDIN 51758
Density at 20°Capprox. 1.116g/mlDIN 51757

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Road tankers, about 215 kg iron drums

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • No special protective measures against fire required.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas

  • Keep tightly closed. Keep in a dry place.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 10: Combustible liquids not in Storage Class 3

Other data 

  • Stable under normal conditions.

Container material

  • unsuitable materials: Zinc