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Ethylene Glycol


Ethylene glycol is obtained in the process of ethylene oxide hydration and is then purified in the rectification process.

Application

Ethylene glycol is used for manufacturing polyester, which is subsequently used in the production of fibres, films, solid-state resins and other consumables. Additionally, ethylene glycol is used for manufacturing antifreeze fluids.

Specifications

Parameter Value Unit Testing method
Ethylene glycol content, min. % (m/m) 99.9 ASTM E 2409
Diethylene glycol content, max. % (m/m) 0.05 ASTM E 2409
Water content, max. % (m/m) 0.10 PN-ISO 760
Color Pt/Co, max. Hazen scale 5 ASTM D 1209
Acidity as acetic acid, max. mg/kg 10 ASTM E 2679
Aldehyde content calculated as acetaldehyde, max. mg/kg 20 ASTM E 2313
Iron content, max. μg/g 0.2 ASTM E 1615
Chloride content (Cl-), max. % (m/m) 0.000025 ORLEN
Laboratory No. 136
Transmission under UV light, min.
for individual wavelengths:
220 nm
250 nm
275 nm
350 nm


%
%
%
%


70
90
94
98
ASTM E 2193
Ash content, max. % (m/m) 0.001 ASTM D 482

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