Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
24.3 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
545 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
density
1.125 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
less than 0.001 mmHg at 68 u00b0F ; 1 mmHg at 237 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
330 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Corrosive
- H412 (100%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 2397 of 2467 companies (only 2.8% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
- Not Classified
- H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 112-27-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol |
| InChI Key | ZIBGPFATKBEMQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 8172 |
| INCI Name | TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Primary gas dehydration solvent