MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL (MEG) is an oxygen-containing organic compound, a diatomic alcohol, and one of the representatives of polyols.
Alternative names include ethylene glycol, dihydroxyethane, and ethanediol.
In its purified form, it is a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with a slightly oily consistency and a sweet taste.
Ethylene glycol is toxic.
It is classified as a hazardous substance of Class 3.
Monethylene glycol has the property of lowering the freezing point of water, which is why it is used in the production of antifreeze. Glycol-based coolants do not harden when frozen, but instead crystallize and become more porous and dense. This helps to preserve the surface of the pipes.
Due to the relatively low cost of monethylene glycol and its beneficial properties, it is widely used in the chemical and oil and gas industries.
