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Sasol Triethylene glycol

Triethylene glycol (TEG) with a purity of min. 97% belonging to Sasol's Ethylene Glycol range of products. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: Triethylene Glycol

CAS Number: 112-27-6

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Diols, Glycols

Synonyms: 1,2-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethane, 2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol, 2,2'-[ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy)]diethanol, 2,2'-ethylenedioxybis(ethanol), 2,2'-ethylenedioxydiethanol, 3,6-dioxaoctane-1,8-diol, Di-beta-hydroxyethoxyethane, TEG, Triglycol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
112-27-6
EC No.
203-953-2

Applications & Uses

Markets
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Industrial use
  • Solvent
  • Lubricant or lubricant additive
  • Printing ink additive
  • Raw material for printing inks and printing ink additives.
  • Raw material for gas scrubbers.
  • Raw material for plasticizers.
  • Raw material for plastics additives.
  • Raw material for anti-freezing agents
  • Hydraulic fluids and additives
  • Heat transfer medium
  • Absorption or adsorption agent
  • Refrigeration oil plasticizer

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA)max. 70mg Pt/lDIN EN 1557
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Flash Pointapprox. 165°F—
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 370°CDIN 51794
Setting Pointapprox. 7°C—
Puritymin. 97% massGC
Density at 20°Capprox. 1.125g/mlDIN 51757

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Road Tankers

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling
  • Stored in Stainless steel Vessels (Steel No: 1.4541 or 1.4571)

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • No special technical protective measures required.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Normal measures for preventive fire protection

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 10: Combustible liquids not in Storage Class 3

Other data 

  • Protect from frost, heat and sunlight