Diethylen glycol
CAS No 111-46-6
Diethylene glycol (DEG) is a colourless to slightly yellowish liquid, also known as 2,2'-oxydiethanol, listed under CAS 111-46-6 and EINECS 203-872-2. It belongs to the glycol product family and is used across a range of industrial processes.
OQEMA supplies diethylene glycol in drums, IBCs and road tankers, from smaller volumes to bulk deliveries.
- Category
- Solvents
- Sub-category
- Glycols & Esters
- Formula
- HO-CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2
- CAS Number
- 111-46-6
- EINECS
- 203-872-2
Applications
- Solvent and coupling agent in industrial formulations
- Intermediate for plasticizers and unsaturated polyester resins
- Component in heat transfer and antifreeze fluids
- Processing aid in the textile and printing industries
FAQ
Q: What is diethylene glycol?
A: Diethylene glycol (DEG) is a colourless to slightly yellowish liquid glycol with CAS number 111-46-6, used in various industrial applications.
Q: In what packaging is diethylene glycol available?
A: OQEMA supplies diethylene glycol from drums to road tankers, including IBCs.
Available materials
| Material | Packaging | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Diethylene glycol tank truck | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Diethylene glycol tank truck DD | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Diethylene glycol IBC 1000l | IBC | 1140 KG |
| Diethylene glycol IBC 600l | IBC | 670 KG |
| Diethylen glycol barrel DD | — | 230 KG |
| Diethylene glycol barrel | Drum | 200 KG |