ETHYLENE GLYCOL, POLYESTER GRADE

LyondellBasell

Description

Ethylene glycol, commonly referred to as EG, monoethylene glycol, or MEG, is the largest volume product of all ethylene glycols. Ethylene glycol is available in four grades; hi purity, industrial;  polyester, and antifreeze grade.

Availability

North America, South & Central America

Legend

SDS - Safety Data Sheet
PSB - Product Stewardship Bulletin

Product Data and Technical Information

Corporate Statement

LyondellBasell is a leading producer of ethylene glycols providing a wide range of high quality ethylene glycols to meet your process needs.

Benefits & Applications

Polyester grade EG is used in the manufacture of polyester fibers and polyethylene terephalate (PET) resins, used in making a number of products including textiles, tire cords, video tapes, and soft drink and water containers. LyondellBasell polyester EG meets the highest quality standards. Hi-purity and industrial grade EG is used in a variety of applications requiring good solvent, hygroscopic or high boiling point characteristics, such as paints, printing inks, hydraulic fluids, cleaners, heat transfer fluids, and electronics. Antifreeze grade EG is a major component in the manufacture of automotive engine coolants.

Chemical Category

Diols, Glycols