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Triethylene glycol, 99%
Description
Triethylene glycol is used as a plasticizer, as an additive for hydraulic fluids and brake fluids, and as a disinfectant. It is an active component of certain pigments, printing dyes, inks and paste. It finds application as a liquid desiccant and used in the dehydration of natural gas, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and air conditioning systems. It plays as an important role in anti-freeze and de-icing products, cleaning and furnishing care products, lubricant and greases.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Triethylene glycol is used as a plasticizer, as an additive for hydraulic fluids and brake fluids, and as a disinfectant. It is an active component of certain pigments, printing dyes, inks and paste. It finds application as a liquid desiccant and used in the dehydration of natural gas, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and air conditioning systems. It plays as an important role in anti-freeze and de-icing products, cleaning and furnishing care products, lubricant and greases.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, acetone, benzene, toluene, acetic acid, glycerine, pyridine and aldehydes. Slightly miscible with diethyl ether and chloroform. Immiscible with oil, fat, petroleum ether and most hydrocarbons.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids and bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -7°C |
| Density | 1.125 |
| Boiling Point | 284°C to 288°C |
| Flash Point | 165°C (329°F) |
| Odor | Nearly odorless |
| Linear Formula | H(OCH2CH2)3OH |
| Refractive Index | 1.4555 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| Beilstein | 969357 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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