Triethylene Glycol Applications
| CHARACTERISTICS & PROPERTIES | APPLICATIONS & USES |
|---|---|
| Chemical Intermediate | Unsaturated polyester resin Various resins of the alkyd type used as laminating agents in adhesives Esterification products used in plasticizer intermediates for nitrocellulose lacquers and vinyl resins Polyester polyols for polyurethanes Thermoplastic polyurethanes Silcone compounds Emulsifiers Lubricants |
| Solvent | Resin impregnants and other additives Steam-set printing inks Aromatic and paraffinic hydrocarbons separations Cleaning compounds Polyethylene terephthalate production equipment cleaning Cyanoacrylate and polyacrylonitrile |
| Plasticizer | Safety glass Separation membranes (silicone rubber, polyvinyl acetate, cellulose triacetate) Ceramic materials (resistant refractory plastics, molded ceramics) |
| Hygroscopicity | Dehydration of natural gas Moisturizing and plasticizing cork, adhesives |
| Low Volatility | Gas dehydration |
| Freezing Point Depression | Heat transfer fluids |