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Table of
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quality, Service, and Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Table 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Stewardship Guidelines and Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Non-supported applications of Dow-manufactured EG, DEG,TEG,TETRA,
and By-Products of Glycol Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 2 Physical Properties of Triethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 3 Solubilities of Various Materials in Triethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . 6
Table 4 Triethylene Glycol Compatibility with Elastomeric Materials . . . . . 7
Table 5 Constant Boiling Mixtures of Triethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 1 Freezing Points of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions . . . . . . . 9
Figure 2 Boiling Points vs. Composition of Aqueous Triethylene
Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 3 Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of Aqueous
Triethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 4 Vapor Pressures of Triethylene Glycol at Various Temperatures . . 12
Figure 5 Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at
Various Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 6 Specifc Gravities of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions . . . . . 14
Figure 7 Viscosities of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions. . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 8 Specifc Heats of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions . . . . . . . 16
Figure 9 Thermal Conductivities of Aqueous Triethylene
Glycol Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 10 Dew Points of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at
Various Contact Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 11 Comparative Hygroscopicities of Various Glycols
at 70F (21C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 12 Refractive Indices of Pure Triethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Figure 13 Refractive Indices of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
at 77F (25C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 14 Surface Tensions of Pure Triethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 15 Surface Tensions of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
at 77F (25C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 16 Electrical Conductivities of Aqueous Triethylene
Glycol Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Health and Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Health Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Biodegradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storage and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Shipping Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Product Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Emergency Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sales Ofce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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1
Introduction
Introduction
Precautions:
Carefully review our current Material Safety
Data Sheet.
Dow: Your Best Source
for Triethylene Glycol Quality
Dow is the worlds largest producer of
ethylene oxide and glycols, with over 70
years of experience in their manufacture,
marketing, and research and development.
The uniform implementation of statistical
process control at all of our plants enables
us to consistently deliver the high-quality
product you require. Our total approach to
Quality and Quality Systems is continuously
improved to ensure that our facilities meet
the requirements for registration to the
stringent ISO 9000 series of standards.
Optimum performance demands a quality
product, and that is what we deliver. Our
vast distribution system of plants, terminals,
tankers, barges, tank cars, and trucks helps
to ensure your delivery of triethylene glycol
when and where you need it.
Service
For solutions to problems or answers to
questions, Dow offers extensive technical
service and support, available through trained
sales representatives as well as our skilled
staff from the Research and Development
Department. Your order of triethylene glycol
will be processed expertly and quickly when
you place a call to one of our many helpful
customer service representatives. (See page 29.)
Product Information
Formula C
6
H
14
O
4

Molecular Formula HOCH
2
CH
2
OCH
2
CH
2
OCH
2
CH
2
OH
CAS Number 112-27-6
Synonyms Glycol-bis(hydroxyethyl) ether
2,2-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)] bis-ethanol
Triglycol
TEG
T3EG
TriEG
Triethylene glycol is a transparent, colorless,
low-volatility, moderate-viscosity, water-
soluble liquid. Under normal conditions,
there is no detectable odor; under high vapor
concentrations, a slightly sweet odor may be
detected. It is completely miscible with water
and many organic liquids. Triethylene glycol
has properties similar to other glycols and
may be used preferentially in applications
requiring a higher boiling point, higher
molecular weight, or lower volatility than
diethylene glycol.
The hydroxyl groups on triethylene glycol
undergo the usual alcohol chemistry giving
a wide variety of possible derivatives.
Hydroxyls can be converted to aldehydes,
alkyl halides, amines, azides, carboxylic
acids, ethers, mercaptans, nitrate esters,
nitriles, nitrite esters, organic esters, perox-
ides, phosphate esters and sulfate esters.
Triethylene glycol may be used directly as a
plasticizer or modifed by esterifcation. The
solubility properties of triethylene glycol are
important for many applications. End-uses
for triethylene glycol are numerous. (See
Table 1.)
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Introduction
Introduction
Hygroscopicity Dehydration of natural gas
Moisturizing and plasticizing cork, adhesives
Plasticizer Safety glass
Separation membranes (silicone rubber,
polyvinyl acetate, cellulose triacetate)
Ceramic materials (resistant refractory
plastics, molded ceramics)
Low Volatility Gas dehydration
Solvent Resin impregnants and other additives
Steam-set printing inks
Aromatic and parafnic hydrocarbons separations
Cleaning compounds
Polyethylene terephthalate production equipment
cleaning
Cyanoacrylate and polyacrylonitrile
Chemical Intermediate Unsaturated polyester resin
Various resins of the alkyd type used
as laminating agents in adhesives
Esterication products used in plasticizer
intermediates for nitrocellulose lacquers
and vinyl resins
Polyester polyols for polyurethanes
Thermoplastic polyurethanes
Silcone compounds
Emulsiers
Lubricants
Freezing Point Depression Heat transfer uids
Table 1
Applications
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Introduction
Introduction
Product Stewardship
Guidelines and Principles of
The Dow Chemical Company
The following bullet points identify some
applications that are NOT supported by
Dow for EG Products on a go-forward basis.
The reasons for these limitations include
areas in which we have decided not to
pursue for general business reasons and
actions that would minimize unnecessary
risk and liabilities to the business. In addition,
the following list of uses not supported by
Dow does not imply a Dow warranty or Dow
support of uses in applications not covered
by this list. This list is not all-inclusive.
Non-supported applications of Dow-
manufactured EG, DEG,TEG,TETRA, and
By-Products of Glycol Manufacturing
(Dow EG Products):
The use of Dow EG Products in the
production of tobacco and in the manu-
facture of tobacco products (including
but not limited to additives, humectants,
flters, inks, and paper) is not supported
by Dow.
The use of Dow EG Products for the
generation of artifcial smoke/theatrical
fogs/mist is not supported by Dow.
The use of Dow EG Products as an
ingredient in fuel for warming foods
(Sterno
TM
-like application) or in fuel for
heating an enclosed space where human
exposure is possible is not supported
by Dow.
The use of Dow EG Products in fre
extinguishing sprinkler systems is not
supported by Dow.
The use of Dow EG Products in the
manufacture of munitions is not supported
by Dow.
The use of Dow EG Products in the
production of deicers for use on roadways
and pedestrian walkways is not supported
by Dow.
The use of Dow EG Products as a component
of heat transfer fuids in systems where the
heat transfer fuid could infltrate (e.g., via
an exchanger leak, backfow prevention
failure, or other means) a potable water
system is not supported by Dow.
The use of Dow EG Products purposely as
a non-reacted component in a formulation
for direct internal or external human/
animal contact, including but not limited
to ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact,
and in medical/veterinary devices and
medical/veterinary applications is not
supported by Dow. (Examples of some such
applications are uses as a direct component
in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosme-
tics, or personal care products.)
The use of Dow EG Products for consumer
or hospital deodorizing or air purifying
purposes by spraying as an aerosol is not
supported by Dow.
The use of Dow EG Products as a
non-reacted component in adhesives,
packaging that has direct contact with
food or beverages is not supported by Dow.
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Introduction
The use of Dow EG Products as a non-
reacted component in the formulation
of glues, pastes, or items where the
potential for suffcient human contact
and/or ingestions exists (including but
not limited to childrens school glues/
paste or art/craft glue/paste) is not
supported by Dow.
To enter into new applications beyond
the traditional standard industrial use
applications, contact your Dow representative
to review the specifc application. Dow has
a risk assessment process whereby the
application will be reviewed and a deter-
mination will be made as to whether the
application meets Dows requirements and
can therefore be supported by Dow. Because
use conditions and applicable laws may
differ from one location to another and
may change with time, when an application
is supported by Dow, Dow does not warrant
and is not responsible for the use in such
application.
NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN;
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
Further, any violation of or failure to
comply with the information contained in
Dows Material Safety Data Sheet, Product
Label, Product Information Guide, product
literature or other product safety information
is a misuse of Dows EG and Higher Glycol
Products. These documents can be obtained
by contacting your Dow representative or
Dows Customer Information Group
(800) 447-4369. We can never specify all
circumstances where misuse might occur,
so if at any time a customer or downstream
use appears to be improper or unsafe, please
contact our Product Steward at (225) 353-6122.
5 Properties
Properties
Property Scientic Units Common Units
Autoignition Temperature 349C 660F
Boiling Point at 760 mm Hg 288.0C 550.4F
Boiling Point/ Pressure (750770 mm Hg) 0.0073C/kPa 0.055C/mm Hg
Critical Pressure 3,313.3 kPa 24,852 mm Hg
Critical Specic Volume 0.443 L/gmol 7.10 ft
3
/lbmol
Critical Temperature 440C 824F
Dielectric Constant 23.69 23.69
Electrical Conductivity 0.20 x 10
-6
mhos/cm 0.002 micromhos/cm
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) <0.001 <0.001
Flammable Limits in Air, Lower 0.9%(V) 0.9%(V)
Flammable Limits in Air, Upper 9.2%(V) 9.2%(V)
Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup ASTM D 92 191C 375F
Flash Point, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup ASTM D 93 177C 350F
Freezing Point -4.3C 24.3F
Heat of Combustion at 25C -3,500 kJ/gmol -10,020 Btu/lb
Heat of Vaporization 62.5 kJ/gmol 179 Btu/lb
Molecular Weight 150.17 g/mol 150.17 g/mol
Onset of Initial Decomposition 240C 464F
Refractive Index, nD, 20C 1.4559 1.4559
Solubility in Water at 20C, wt% 100% 100%
Solubility of Water in Triethylene Glycol at 20C, wt% 100% 100%
Specic Gravity, 20/20C 1.1255 1.1255
Specic Gravity vs. Temperature (1040C) 0.00078/C 0.00078/C
Surface Tension 45.5 mN/m 45.5 dynes/cm
Vapor Density (Air = 1) 5.2 5.2
Vapor Pressure at 20C <0.001 kPa <0.01 mm Hg
Viscosity at 20C 49.0 mPs 49.0 cP
Table 2
Physical Properties of Triethylene Glycol
Determined on puried samples of Triethylene Glycol
The data provided for these properties are typical values, intended only as guides, and should not be
construed as sales specifcations.
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Properties
Material Solubility
Acetone Completely Soluble
Animal Glue (Dry) Slightly Soluble
Benzene Completely Soluble
Carbon Tetrachloride 40.6
Castor Oil 0.3
Cellulose Acetate Completely Soluble
Chlorobenzene Completely Soluble
Coconut Oil Insoluble
Cottonseed Oil Insoluble
Dextrin Completely Soluble
Dextrin (10% in water) Insoluble
Dibutyl Phthalate 19.8
Dichloroethyl Ether Completely Soluble
Diethanolamine Completely Soluble
Ethyl Ether 20.4
Ethylene Glycol Stearate Slightly Soluble
Gum Damar Slightly Soluble
Heptane Slightly Soluble
Hydrous Wool Fat Slightly Soluble
Kauri Gum Slightly Soluble
Lard Oil Insoluble
Linseed Oil Insoluble
Methanol Completely Soluble
Monoethanolamine Completely Soluble
Nitrocellulose Completely Soluble
o-Dichlorobenzene Completely Soluble
Olive Oil Insoluble
Table 3
Solubilities of Various Materials in Triethylene Glycol
Solubility, g/100 mL of Triethylene Glycol at 25C
Material Solubility
Parafn Oil Insoluble
Phenol Completely Soluble
Pine Oil Completely Soluble
Rosin 5.0
Shellac Slightly Soluble
Soy Bean Oil Insoluble
Sperm Oil Insoluble
Tall Oil 10.1
Tetrachloroethylene 17.7
Toluene 33.0
Tung Oil Insoluble
Turkey Red Oil 12.3
Urea 31.0
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Table 4
Triethylene Glycol Compatibility with Elastomeric Materials
Properties
Properties
25C (77F) 80C (176F) 160C (320F)
Adiprene L-100 Good Poor Poor
Black Rubber 3773 Good Poor Poor
Buna N (or 25) Good Good
Buna S Good Fair Poor
Butyl Rubber Good Good
Compressed Asbestos Good Good Fair
EPDM Good Good Good
EPR Rubber Good Good Good
Hycar D-24 Good Fair
Hypalon Good Poor Poor
Kalrez Good Good Good
Natural Rubber Gum Good Poor Poor
Neoprene 7797 Good Fair
Red Rubber Number 107 Good Poor Poor
Saraloy 300 Good Poor Poor
Silicone No. 65 Good Good
Thiokol 3060 Good Poor Poor
Viton A Good Good Poor
Temperature
Material
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Properties
Table 5
Constant Boiling Mixtures of Triethylene Glycol
In
Azeotrope
In
Upper
Layer
In
Lower
Layer
Triethylene Glycol
Acenaphthene
1.1255 288.0
277.9
271.5 35
65
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol (5 mm Hg)
Benzyl Ether
1.1255 145.5
(a)
Azeo
(a)
28
72
15
85
60
40
U 72
L 28
Triethylene Glycol
Benzyl Phenyl Ether
1.1255 288.0
286.5
280.0 40
60
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol
Biphenyl
1.1255 288.0
256.1
None
Triethylene Glycol (3 mm Hg)
Diethylene Glycol
1.1255
1.1184
135.3
(a)
108.0
(a)
None
(a)
Triethylene Glycol
Diphenylmethane
1.1255 288.0
263.0
263.0 20
60
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol
1,2-Diphenylmethane
1.1255 288.0
284.5
275.5 42
58
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol
Ethyl Phthalate
1.1255 288.0
298.5
< 285.5 > 58 (c) (c) (c)
Triethylene Glycol
Isoamyl Benzoate
1.1255 288.0
262.0
261.4 14
86
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol
Isoamyl Oxalate
1.1255 288.0
268.0
Reacts
Triethylene Glycol
Isoamyl Salicylate
1.1255 288.0
277.5
269.0 30
70
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol
Methyl Phthalate
1.1255 288.0
283.2
277.0 33
67
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol
Phenyl Benzoate
1.1255 288.0
315.0
286.0 80
20
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol
Phenyl Ether
1.1255
1.0677
(b)
288.0
259.0
258.7 3
97
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
Triethylene Glycol (4 mm Hg)
Phenyl Ether
1.1255
1.0677
(b)
141.0
(a)
102.0
(a)
None
(a)
Triethylene Glycol
Water
1.1255
1.0000
288.0
100.0
None
Triethylene Glycol (10 mm Hg)
Water
1.1255
1.0000
161.0
(a)
11.0
(a)
None
(a)
Specic
Gravity
at
20/20C
Boiling Point
at
760 mm Hg,
0C
Composition % by Wt at 20C
Boiling Point
at
760 mm Hg,
0C
Components Azeotrope
Relative
Volume
of
Layers At
20C, %
(a) At the pressure investigated; (b) At 30/20C; (c) Data not available
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Figure 1
Freezing Points of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
The Dow Chemical Company Triethylene Glycol Product Guide
Figure 1: Freezing Points of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
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The Dow Chemical Company Triethylene Glycol Product Guide
Figure 2: Boiling Points vs. Composition of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
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760 mm Hg
300 mm Hg
*2 atmospheres absolute, 1 atmosphere gauge
Figure 2
Boiling Points vs. Composition of Aqueous Triethylene
Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
*2 atmospheres absolute, 1 atmosphere gauge
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Figure 3
Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of Aqueous Triethylene
Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
The Dow Chemical Company Triethylene Glycol Product Guide
Figure 3: Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
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Figure 4
Vapor Pressures of Triethylene Glycol at Various Temperatures
The Dow Chemical Company Triethylene Glycol Product Guide
Figure 4: Vapor Pressures of Triethylene Glycol
at Various Temperatures
Triethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure
3-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 150 - 300C)
C 0 0 3 - 0 5 1 = e g n a R 7 0 0 2 0 3 6 . 7 = A
g H m m = P 1 8 5 4 . 6 5 1 2 = B
C = T 2 4 4 2 9 . 5 6 1 = C
Log
10
(P) = A B/(T + C)
5-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 360.15 - 712.51K)
K 1 5 . 2 1 7 - 5 1 . 0 6 3 = e g n a R 5 0 2 5 . 5 9 = A
a P = P 7 . 4 3 8 2 1 = B
n i v l e K = T 0 . 0 = C
D= -9.6 6752
E=3.0015 x 10
-29
N=10
ln(P) = A B/(T + C) + D(ln(T)) + ET
N
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Temperature, C
100 120 140 160 180 200 240 280 320 360
Triethylene Glycol
Antoine Constants
A = 7.6302007
B = 2156.4581
C = 165.92442
Log(P) = AB/(t+C)
mm Hg, Log
10
, C
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Triethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure
3-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 150300C)
A = 7.6302007 Range = 150300C
B = 2156.4581 P = mm Hg
C = 165.92442 T = C
Log
10
(P) = A B/(T + C)
5-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 360.15712.51K)
A = 95.5205 Range = 360.15712.51K
B = 12834.7 P = Pa
C = 0.0 T = Kelvin
D = -9.66752
E = 3.0015 x 10
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N = 10
ln(P) = A B/(T + C) + D(ln(T)) + ET
N
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Figure 5
Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
at Various Temperatures
The Dow Chemical Company Triethylene Glycol Product Guide
Figure 5: Vapor Pressures of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Temperatures
Triethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure
3-Constant Antoine Equation
Log
10
(P) = A B/(T + C)
P = mm Hg, T = C
C B A % t W , G E i r T
5 7 5 . 7 2 2 5 4 5 . 3 6 6 1 9 9 1 9 5 9 . 7 0
1 3 0 . 8 2 2 1 0 5 . 1 7 6 1 4 9 2 2 2 9 . 7 0 5
7 3 2 . 8 2 2 3 6 3 . 1 8 6 1 6 4 5 8 7 8 . 7 0 7
9 6 7 . 8 2 2 6 0 0 . 7 9 6 1 6 7 0 7 3 8 . 7 0 8
3 2 8 . 9 2 2 7 4 0 . 8 2 7 1 6 2 1 6 2 7 . 7 0 9
7 2 2 . 6 3 2 7 5 2 . 6 0 8 1 5 1 2 0 2 6 . 7 5 9
8 4 0 . 8 3 2 2 2 5 . 1 4 8 1 9 4 3 5 9 4 . 7 7 9
6 6 6 . 0 4 2 4 7 4 . 1 8 8 1 5 3 4 4 0 4 . 7 8 9
9 9 7 . 2 4 2 4 1 1 . 6 2 9 1 5 4 1 1 1 2 . 7 9 9
5 6 8 . 2 4 2 2 0 8 . 0 7 9 1 9 8 9 2 4 0 . 7 5 . 9 9
3 7 5 . 2 5 1 8 9 8 . 2 2 0 2 5 1 1 2 7 4 . 7 0 0 1
Freezing Point
Curves
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0 7.959199 1663.545 227.575
50 7.922294 1671.501 228.031
70 7.878546 1681.363 228.237
80 7.837076 1697.006 228.769
90 7.726126 1728.047 229.823
95 7.620215 1806.257 236.227
97 7.495349 1841.522 238.048
98 7.404435 1881.474 240.666
99 7.211145 1926.114 242.799
99.5 7.042989 1970.802 242.865
100 7.472115 2022.898 152.573
Triethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure
3-Constant Antoine Equation Log
10
(P) = A B/(T + C)
P = mm Hg, T = C
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Figure 6
Specic Gravities of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
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Figure 6: Specic Gravities of Aqueous
Triethylene Glycol Solutions
Specic Gravity at T/60F = A + Bx + Cx
2
x = Weight % Triethylene Glycol
C B A F , T
6 - E 9 0 0 2 . 5 - 3 - E 8 6 2 8 . 1 2 0 5 0 . 1 0 5 -
6 - E 4 0 3 8 . 4 - 3 - E 6 6 4 7 . 1 9 1 3 0 . 1 0
6 - E 4 9 7 8 . 2 - 3 - E 7 4 2 5 . 1 1 2 1 0 . 1 0 5
6 - E 5 5 9 4 . 5 - 3 - E 8 1 5 7 . 1 0 2 9 9 . 0 0 0 1
6 - E 4 8 8 3 . 4 - 3 - E 0 1 4 5 . 1 4 0 8 9 . 0 0 5 1
6 - E 9 8 0 5 . 3 - 3 - E 8 6 0 4 . 1 7 2 6 9 . 0 0 0 2
6 - E 1 9 9 7 . 2 - 3 - E 5 0 2 3 . 1 3 1 4 9 . 0 0 5 2
6 - E 8 4 8 0 . 2 - 3 - E 1 1 5 2 . 1 7 7 1 9 . 0 0 0 3
Freezing Point
Curves
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0 1.0319 1.7466E-3 -4.8304E-6
50 1.0121 1.5247E-3 -2.8794E-6
100 0.9920 1.7518E-3 -5.4955E-6
150 0.9804 1.5410E-3 -4.3884E-6
200 0.9627 1.4068E-3 -3.5089E-6
250 0.9413 1.3205E-3 -2.7991E-6
300 0.9177 1.2511E-3 -2.0848E-6
Specic Gravity at T/60F = A + Bx + Cx
2
x = Weight % Triethylene Glycol
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Figure 7
Viscosities of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
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Figure 7: Viscosities of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
Viscosity, Centiposies (cP) = A x 10
Bx
x = Weight % Triethylene Glycol
T, F A B
2 - E 7 6 9 9 . 2 0 1 0 3 5 . 1 0
2 - E 8 4 3 9 . 1 0 0 2 9 0 . 1 0 5
2 - E 3 6 7 5 . 1 6 1 9 8 5 . 0 0 0 1
2 - E 1 8 4 3 . 1 5 4 0 7 3 . 0 0 5 1
2 - E 1 3 7 1 . 1 1 7 3 7 2 . 0 0 0 2
3 - E 4 6 0 7 . 9 9 5 7 8 1 . 0 0 5 2
3 - E 9 1 3 1 . 8 6 2 0 4 1 . 0 0 0 3
Freezing Point
Curves
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0 1.53010 2.9967E-2
50 1.09200 1.9348E-2
100 0.58916 1.5763E-2
150 0.37045 1.3481E-2
200 0.27371 1.1731E-2
250 0.18759 9.7064E-3
300 0.14026 8.1319E-3
Viscosity, Centiposies (cP) = A x 10
Bx
x = Weight % Triethylene Glycol
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Figure 8
Specic Heats of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
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Figure 8: Specic Heats of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
Specic Heat = A + BT+CT
2
T = Temperature, C
C B A % t W , G E i r T
6 - E 3 4 1 9 . 2 4 - E 6 8 2 7 . 2 - 0 4 5 0 0 . 1 0
6 - E 2 5 9 4 . 2 5 - E 4 4 1 7 . 2 - 5 0 7 6 9 . 0 0 1
6 - E 4 2 5 4 . 2 4 - E 9 2 4 0 . 2 0 9 4 2 9 . 0 0 2
6 - E 2 5 9 6 . 1 4 - E 0 0 0 3 . 4 2 1 0 8 8 . 0 0 3
6 - E 4 1 7 3 . 1 4 - E 6 8 2 2 . 6 9 2 2 3 8 . 0 0 4
6 - E 7 5 8 0 . 1 4 - E 6 8 2 9 . 7 9 2 2 8 7 . 0 0 5
7 - E 0 0 0 0 . 8 4 - E 0 0 0 4 . 9 0 0 2 2 7 . 0 0 6
7 - E 0 2 6 7 . 4 3 - E 1 7 8 0 . 1 8 8 6 6 6 . 0 0 7
7 - E 1 7 5 8 . 2 3 - E 3 4 0 2 . 1 3 9 3 0 6 . 0 0 8
7 - E 8 4 0 9 . 1 3 - E 0 0 8 2 . 1 8 8 8 3 5 . 0 0 9
8 - E 0 4 1 7 . 5 - 3 - E 9 2 9 3 . 1 4 1 6 8 4 . 0 0 0 1
Freezing Point
Curves
-50 0 50 100 150 200
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TriEG, Wt% A B C
0 1.00540 -2.7286E-4 2.9143E-6
10 0.96705 -2.7144E-5 2.4952E-6
20 0.92490 2.0429E-4 2.4524E-6
30 0.88012 4.3000E-4 1.6952E-6
40 0.83229 6.2286E-4 1.3714E-6
50 0.78229 7.9286E-4 1.0857E-6
60 0.72200 9.4000E-4 8.0000E-7
70 0.66688 1.0871E-3 4.7620E-7
80 0.60393 1.2043E-3 2.8571E-7
90 0.53888 1.2800E-3 1.9048E-7
100 0.48614 1.3929E-3 -5.7140E-8
Specic Heat = A + BT+CT
2
T = Temperature, C
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Figure 9
Thermal Conductivities of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
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Figure 9: Thermal Conductivities of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
Thermal Conductivity = A + BT
T = Temperature, C
TriEG, Wt% A B
4 - E 7 6 6 1 . 7 7 6 6 3 3 . 0 0
4 - E 0 0 0 0 . 6 0 0 0 1 3 . 0 0 1
4 - E 0 0 0 0 . 4 0 0 0 9 2 . 0 0 2
4 - E 0 0 0 0 . 2 0 0 2 7 2 . 0 0 3
5 - E 3 3 3 3 . 3 3 3 1 5 2 . 0 0 4
5 - E 3 3 3 3 . 3 7 6 7 2 2 . 0 0 5
4 - E 7 6 6 6 . 1 - 3 3 9 0 2 . 0 0 6
4 - E 0 0 0 0 . 2 - 0 0 8 8 1 . 0 0 7
4 - E 3 3 3 8 . 2 - 7 6 2 7 1 . 0 0 8
4 - E 3 3 3 8 . 2 - 7 6 5 5 1 . 0 0 9
4 - E 7 6 6 1 . 3 - 3 3 1 4 1 . 0 0 0 1
Freezing Point
Curves
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
0.05
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TriEG, Wt% A B
0 0.33667 7.1667E-4
10 0.31000 6.0000E-4
20 0.29000 4.0000E-4
30 0.27200 2.0000E-4
40 0.25133 3.3333E-5
50 0.22767 3.3333E-5
60 0.20933 -1.6667E-4
70 0.18800 -2.0000E-4
80 0.17267 -2.8333E-4
90 0.15567 -2.8333E-4
100 0.14133 -3.1667E-4
Thermal Conductivity = A + BT
T = Temperature, C
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Figure 10
Dew Points of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at
Various Contact Temperatures
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Figure 10: Dew Points of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at
Various Contact Temperatures
Dew or Frost Point = A + BT
T = Temperature, C
TriEG, Wt% A B
0 5 0 1 0 . 1 8 0 3 0 . 3 - 0 5
0 1 6 1 0 . 1 9 0 0 0 . 7 - 0 7
0 6 1 1 0 . 1 5 4 7 . 0 1 - 0 8
7 8 1 8 9 . 0 3 2 9 . 7 1 - 0 9
9 1 0 3 9 . 0 2 5 2 . 5 2 - 5 9
8 9 5 5 8 . 0 5 7 6 . 4 3 - 8 9
0 5 1 0 8 . 0 9 1 4 . 1 4 - 9 9
3 6 2 3 7 . 0 5 9 1 . 7 4 - 5 . 9 9
Freezing Point
Curves
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
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50 -3.0308 1.01050
70 -7.0009 1.01610
80 -10.745 1.01160
90 -17.923 0.98187
95 -25.252 0.93019
98 -34.675 0.85598
99 -41.419 0.80150
99.5 -47.195 0.73263
Dew or Frost Point = A + BT
T = Temperature, C
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Figure 11
Comparative Hygroscopicities of Various Glycols at 70F (21C)
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Figure 11: Comparative Hygroscopicities of
Various Glycols at 70F (21C)
25 30 35
40 45
50 55
60 65 70 75
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Ethylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol
Dipropylene Glycol
Triethylene Glycol
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Figure 12
Refractive Indices of Pure Triethylene Glycol
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Figure 12: Refractive Indices of
Pure Triethylene Glycol
Refractive Index = 1.4626 0.000340T
T = Temperature, C
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
1.446
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1.452
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Figure 13
Refractive Indices of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C)
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Figure 13: Refractive Indices of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C)
Refractive Index, 77F (25C) = 1.3326 + 0.0012403 x
x = Weight % Triethylene Glycol
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
1.30
1.32
1.34
1.36
1.38
1.40
1.42
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Figure 14
Surface Tensions of Pure Triethylene Glycol
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Figure 14: Surface Tensions of
Pure Triethylene Glycol
Surface Tension, dynes/cm = 47.330 0.088T
T = Temperature, C
0 50
40 80 120 160 200 240 280
100 150
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T = Temperature, C
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Figure 15
Surface Tensions of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C)
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Figure 15: Surface Tensions of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
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Figure 16
Electrical Conductivities of Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
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Figure 16: Electrical Conductivities of
Aqueous Triethylene Glycol Solutions
Note: The quality of water used for dilution can signicantly affect
electrical conductivity.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
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Note: The quality of the water used for dilution can signicantly affect
the electrical conductivity.
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Health Effects
See our current Material Safety Data Sheet
for the most current exposure limits, health,
frst aid, and toxicology information.
Environmental Information
See our current Material Safety Data Sheet
for current toxicity information.
Biodegradation
For information concerning the biodegrad-
ability of triethylene glycol, please refer to
the latest Material Safety Data Sheet.
Health and
Environmental Information
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This information is offered as a guide in
planning bulk storage facilities for glycols.
Glycols are generally considered to be stable,
noncorrosive chemicals with high fash
points. Under ordinary conditions, all of
these chemicals can be stored in mild steel
vessels. For long-term storage, or if trace
iron contamination and the development of
color are objectionable in any of the glycols,
a storage vessel lined with a baked-phenolic
resin, an air-drying epoxy-phenolic resin, or
a vinyl resin or a stainless steel or aluminum
tank is suggested. Zinc or galvanized iron
is not recommended, and copper or copper
alloys may cause product discoloration.
It is not general practice to use an inert gas
in the vapor space of glycol storage tanks,
because all chemicals in this family have
high boiling points and the vapors in the
tanks are relatively nonfammable. However,
if extremely low water content is required,
consistent with a long storage period, a
nitrogen blanket can be used to exclude
atmospheric moisture and air. Blanketing
with nitrogen will also minimize low-level
oxidation, if necessary for the desired
application. The inert gas prevents air
oxidation in order to maintain product
within acidity specifcations. Increased
acidity enhances iron pickup from steel
vessels. Alternatively, a desiccant unit can
be installed on the tank vent line to dry
incoming air.
If above-ground outside storage is planned,
it may be necessary to install provisions for
heating tanks and lines. Many glycols have a
moderately high freezing point or become
relatively viscous at severe winter tempera-
tures. However, excessive temperature can
cause undesirable degradation of glycols.
Automatic controls are suggested to limit the
temperature of the contents to 120F (49C).
In cold climates, it is generally desirable
to make provisions for draining the pump
and the transfer lines if they are outside
the building. If this is not feasible, it may
be necessary to insulate and steam trace or
otherwise heat the transfer lines to prevent
freezing of the product. Care must be taken
in such an application, because continued
exposure of glycols to high temperatures,
greater than 120F (49C), will result in
product degradation. Transfer piping of
mild steel is generally used.
Shipping Data
Triethylene glycol is not regulated by the U.S.
Department of Transportation; therefore,
it does not have a DOT Shipping Name,
Hazard Classifcation, DOT Warning Label,
or Identifcation Number.
Storage and
Handling
Storage and Handling
Weight per Gallon at 20C 9.36 lb
Coefficient of Expansion at 55C 0.00072
Flash Point, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup 350F
Net Contents and Type of Container
1-Gallon Tin Can 9.0 lb
5-Gallon DOT 17E, Pail 47 lb
55-Gallon DOT 17E, Drum 522 lb
Shipping Data For Triethylene Glycol
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and understand our current Material Safety
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