Ethylene Glycol MEG, Monoethylene Glycol, C2H6O2 is a simplest glycol used to make antifreeze and de-icing solutions. Ethylene glycol is commonly used as anti-freeze and coolant. It has many applications like packaging film, hydraulic brake fluids, some stamp pad inks and ballpoint pens.
Ethylene glycol (EG) is an important organic compound and chemical intermediate used in a large number of industrial processes (e.g. energy, plastics, automobiles, and chemicals). Indeed, owing to its unique properties and versatile commercial applications, a variety of chemical systems (e.g., catalytic and non-catalytic) have been explored for the synthesis of EG, particularly via reaction processes derived from fossil fuels (e.g., petroleum, natural gas, and coal) and biomass-based resources.
Mono-ethylene glycol - or MEG - is a vital ingredient for the production of polyester fibres and film, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins and engine coolants. End uses for MEG range from clothing and other textiles, through packaging to kitchenware, engine coolants and antifreeze.
