Glycols

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL (DEG)

Diethylene glycol (DEG) is a sweet-tasting, colorless, nonodoriferous, hygroscopic liquid commonly used in the commercial preparation of antifreeze, brake fluid, cigarettes, and some dyes. It is an excellent solvent for many relatively insoluble substances.

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL USP

As a food additive, Dipropylene Glycol USP is used to help distribute flavoring evenly throughout a product and to maintain flavor quality over longer periods of time. It can be used as a texturizer to adjust a food product’s appearance or as a stabilizer and thickener during food processing.

MONO ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Mono-ethylene glycol – or MEG – is a vital ingredient for the production of polyester fibers 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.

MONOPROPYLENE GLYCOL USP

Monopropylene glycol USP grade is used in food, beverage and animal feed, in pharmaceuticals as an excipient (inactive ingredient or carrier in a pharmaceutical product), in cosmetics and personal care products. The application of MPG USP for direct injections into the blood system is not allowed.

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL

It is used as a plasticizer for vinyl polymers. It is also used in air sanitizer products, such as “Oust” or “Clean and Pure”. When aerosolized it acts as a disinfectant. Glycols are also used as liquid desiccants for natural gas and in air conditioning systems.