DEG is an excellent organic solvent that dissolves grease, nitrocellulose, dyes, resins, and plastics. It also absorbs moisture effectively, making it useful in inks, adhesives, dehumidifiers, and gas dehydrators.
Industrial Solvent & Chemical Intermediate
- Diethylene Glycol solvent is an excellent organic solvent capable of dissolving grease, nitrocellulose, dyes, resins, and plastics. Its strong hygroscopic properties make it useful in inks, adhesives, dehumidifiers, and gas dehydration processes.
- As a deg chemical intermediate, it is also used in the synthesis of compounds such as 1,4-dioxane, morpholine, deodorants, cosmetics, foaming agents, dyes, preservatives, and fumigants.
- In coatings and plastics industries, deg solvent applications highlight its importance in formulations requiring high-boiling-point, water-soluble solvents.
Antifreeze
Aqueous solutions of DEG diethylene glycol have lower freezing points and higher boiling points than pure water. With its high specific heat capacity, it can absorb or release large amounts of heat with minimal temperature fluctuation. This makes DEG an effective antifreeze to prevent freezing and crystal formation in tanks and pipes. Additionally, it protects metal surfaces against corrosion in cooling systems.
Explosives
Diethylene Glycol Dinitrate (DEGDN): Produced by reacting diethylene glycol with nitric acid and sulfuric acid, which replaces hydroxyl groups (-OH) with nitro groups (-NO₂). DEGDN is used as a substitute for nitroglycerin in rocket propellants and explosives due to its stability and energy output.
Why choose Gneebio?
Gneebio, with decades of experience in research, manufacturing, and marketing of organic chemicals, is one of the leading exporters of chemical products in Henan, China. Over the years, we have been committed to the chemical industries of intermediates, plastic additives, water treatment chemicals and fungicides, and daily chemicals.
Advantages
1) Small batch shipment and sub-packaging are available.
2). Provide COA, MSDS, Health Certificate, and Origin Certificate.
3) Quality first, service best.
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