Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
9 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
387.7 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
1.115 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 63.5 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.06 mmHg at 68 u00b0F ; 1 mmHg at 127.4 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
232 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
Health Hazard
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H316: Causes mild skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- Not Classified
- H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302 (> 99.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H373 (24.8%): May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
- H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1 of 1 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 107-21-1 |
| IUPAC Name | ethane-1,2-diol |
| InChI Key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 174 |
| INCI Name | GLYCOL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Ethylene Glycol (EG/MEG) is a diol compound (C2H6O2) that functions as a humectant and solvent in industrial applications. This liquid chemical provides essential solvency and moisture control properties for use in coatings & construction, industrial manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, and textile industries. With a molecular weight of 62.07 and high water solubility, ethylene glycol serves as a versatile intermediate for various industrial processes requiring controlled humidity and dissolution capabilities.