General descriptions about MEG
Evaporation systems and centrifuges are at the core of purification processes. Dehydration and removal of unwanted solids by monoethylene glycol makes the filtration process ideal enough to protect the pipelines from freezing and corrosion. The presence of cold, the presence of salt water and the possibility of corrosion create difficult conditions for natural gas transmission lines below sea level. To ensure transport within the pipes, monoethylene glycol is added to the natural gas along with other materials before transfer. However, in order to maintain corrosion conditions, MEG needs to be used continuously in gas purification.
MONOETHYLENEGLYCOL produce from the reaction of ethylene oxide and water. It is fiscally clear, transparent and odorless liquid . In process of producing MEG two products will be appear , diethylene glycol (DEG) and triethylene glycol (TEG). It is an important raw material for many industrial applications including manufacturing polyester fiber, fabrics and polyethylene terephthalate used to manufacture bottles. Other industrial uses comprise of being used as a coolant, heat transfer agents, antifreeze and also as a hydrate inhibitor in gas pipelines.
MEG formulation with water : C2H4O + H2O → HOCH2CH2OH
Appearance : Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Odorless
Density : 1.1132 g/cm3
Solubility: Soluble in most organic solvents
CAS Number: 107-21-1
UN number : 3082
NO | Characteristics | Unit | Specifications |
1 | Appearance | —— | Clear Colorless |
2 | MEG Content | Wt % min | 99.9 |
3 | DEG Content | Wt % min | 0.04 |
4 | Specific Gravity | @20/20 Deg C | 1.1151-1.1156 |
5 | Water | Wt. % max | 0.04 |
6 | Color (Before heating) | Pt-Co Units Max. | 5 |
7 | Acidity (as acetic acid) | Wt.ppm Max. | 10 |
8 | Chlorides (as CL) | Wt.ppm Max. | 0.1 |
9 | Sulphates | — | Nil |
10 | Iron | Wt.ppm Max. | 0.1 |
11 | Ash | Wt.ppm Max. | 10 |
12 | Aldehydes (as ormaldehyde) | Wt.ppm Max. | 10 |