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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 Tetraethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 3 Solubilities of Various Materials in Tetraethylene Glycol . . . . . . . 6
Table 4 Tetraethylene Glycol Compatibility with Elastomeric Materials. . . . 7
Figure 1 Freezing Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions . . . . . . 8
Figure 2 Boiling Points vs. Composition of Aqueous Tetraethylene
Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 3 Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of Aqueous
Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures. . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 4 Vapor Pressures of Tetraethylene Glycol at Various Temperatures . 11
Figure 5 Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at
Various Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 6 Specifc Gravities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions . . . . 13
Figure 7 Viscosities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions . . . . . . . 14
Figure 8 Specifc Heats of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions. . . . . . 15
Figure 9 Thermal Conductivities of Aqueous Tetraethylene
Glycol Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 10 Dew Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at
Various Contact Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 11 Refractive Indices of Pure Tetraethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 12 Refractive Indices of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
at 77F (25C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 13 Surface Tensions of Pure Tetraethylene Glycol . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Figure 14 Surface Tensions of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
at 77F (25C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 15 Electrical Conductivities of Aqueous Tetraethylene
Glycol Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 16 Conversion Chart for Aqueous Solutions of Tetraethylene Glycol. . 23
Health and Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Health Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Biodegradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storage and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shipping Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Product Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Emergency Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sales Ofce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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1
Introduction
Introduction
Precautions:
Carefully review our current Material Safety
Data Sheet.
Dow: Your Best Source for
Tetraethylene Glycol Quality
Dow is the worlds largest producer of
ethylene oxide and glycols with more than
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 require-
ments for registration to the stringent ISO
9000 series of standards.
Optimum performance demands a quality
product, and that is what we deliver.
Service
For solutions to problems or answers to
questions, Dow offers extensive technical
service and support, available through trained
sales representatives as well as a skilled staff
from our Research and Development
Department. Your order of tetraethylene
glycol will be processed expertly and quickly
when you place a call to one of our many
helpful customer service representatives.
(See page 28.)
Product Information
Formula C
8
H
18
O
5
Molecular Formula
HOCH
2
CH
2
OCH
2
CH
2
OCH
2
CH
2
OCH
2
CH
2
OH
CAS Number 112-60-7
Synonyms 2,2-[oxybis(ethyleneoxy)]diethanol
2,2-[oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bis-ethanol
Tetraglycol
TETRA
TTEG
T4EG
TetraEG
Tetraethylene glycol is a transparent, color-
less, practically odorless, low-volatility,
moderate-viscosity, hygroscopic liquid. It is
completely miscible with water and many
organic liquids. Tetraethylene glycol has
properties similar to diethylene and trieth-
ylene glycols and may be used preferentially
in applications requiring a higher boiling
point, higher molecular weight, or lower
hygroscopicity.
The hydroxyl groups on tetraethylene 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, peroxides, phosphate
esters, and sulfate esters.
Tetraethylene glycol may be used directly as
a plasticizer or modifed by esterifcation.
The solubility properties of tetraethylene
glycol are important for many applications.
The end uses for tetraethylene glycol are
numerous. (See Table 1.)
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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)
BTX Separation of aromatic hydrocarbons from
non-aromatic hydrocarbons (BTX extraction
with tetraethylene glycol)
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 extin-
guishing sprinkler systems is not supported
by Dow.
manufacture of munitions is not supported
by Dow.
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 applications
are uses as a direct component in foods,
beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or
personal care products.)
The use of Dow EG products for hospital
or consumer 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, plasticizers,
and softening agents for 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 applica-
tions, contact your Dow representative to
review the specifc application. Dow has a
risk assessment process whereby the appli-
cation will be reviewed and a determination
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 358C 676F
Boiling Point at 10 mm Hg 190C 374F
Boiling Point at 50 mm Hg 231C 448C
Boiling Point at 760 mm Hg 329.7C (decomposes) 625.5F (decomposes)
Critical Pressure 2,590 kPa 19,430 mm Hg
Critical Specic Volume 0.564 L/gmol 9.03 ft
3
/lbmol
Critical Temperature 522C 971.6F
Dielectric Constant 15.7 15.7
Electrical Conductivity 0.16 micromhos/m 0.0016 micromhos/cm
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) <0.01 <0.01
Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup ASTM D 92 204C 400F
Flash Point, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup ASTM D 93 202C 395F
Freezing Point -4.1C 24.6F
Heat of Combustion at 25C -4,664 kJ/gmol -10,310 Btu/lb
Heat of Vaporization 62.9 kJ/gmol 139 Btu/lb
Molecular Weight 194.23 g/mol 194.23 g/mol
Onset of Initial Decomposition 240C 464F
Refractive Index, n
D
, 20C 1.4598 1.4598
Solubility in Water at 20C, wt% 100% 100%
Solubility of Water in Triethylene Glycol at 20C, wt% 100% 100%
Specic Gravity, 20/20C 1.1247 1.1247
Specic Gravity vs. Temperature (1040C) 0.00080/C 0.00080/C
Surface Tension 44.0 mN/m 44.0 dynes/cm
Vapor Density (Air = 1) 6.7 6.7
Vapor Pressure at 20C <0.001 kPa <0.01 mm Hg
Viscosity at 20C 58.3 mPs 58.3 cP
Table 2
Physical Properties of Tetraethylene Glycol
Determined on Puried Samples of Tetraethylene 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 62.0
Castor Oil Slightly Soluble
Coconut Oil Slightly Soluble
Cottonseed Oil Slightly Soluble
Dextrin Slightly Soluble
Dibutyl Phthalate Completely Soluble
Dichloroethyl Ether Completely Soluble
Diethanolamine Completely Soluble
Ethanol Completely Soluble
Ethyl Ether 20.0
Gum Damar Slightly Soluble
Heptane Slightly Soluble
Hydrous Wool Fat Slightly Soluble
Kauri Gum 16.0*
Lard Oil Slightly Soluble
Linseed Oil Slightly Soluble
Methanol Completely Soluble
Monoethanolamine Completely Soluble
o-Dichlorobenzene Completely Soluble
Olive Oil Slightly Soluble
Table 3
Solubilities of Various Materials in Tetraethylene Glycol
Solubility, g/100 mL of Tetraethylene Glycol at 25C
Material Solubility
Parafn Oil Slightly Soluble
Phenol Completely Soluble
Pine Oil Completely Soluble
Shellac Slightly Soluble
Soy Bean Oil Slightly Soluble
Sperm Oil Slightly Soluble
Tall Oil Slightly Soluble
Toluene 89.0
Tung Oil Slightly Soluble
Turkey Red Oil 1**
Urea 28.0
*Too viscous to stir beyond 16%
**Forms stable emulsion from this concentration to 100%
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Table 4
Tetraethylene 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
Figure 1
Freezing Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
The Dow Chemical Company Tetraethylene Glycol Product Guide
Figure 1: Freezing Points of
Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
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Figure 2: Boiling Points vs. Composition of
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Boiling Points vs. Composition of Aqueous Tetraethylene
Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
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Figure 3
Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of Aqueous
Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
Figure 3: Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of Aqueous
Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures
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Figure 4
Vapor Pressures of Tetraethylene Glycol at Various Temperatures
Figure 4: Vapor Pressures of Tetraethylene Glycol
at Various Temperatures
Tetraethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure
3-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 190 - 330C)
C 0 3 3 - 0 9 1 = e g n a R 1 0 1 3 . 7 = A
g H m m = P 0 . 6 7 0 2 = B
C = T 0 . 9 3 1 = C
Log
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(P) = A B/(T + C)
5-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 463 - 636K)
K 6 3 6 - 3 6 4 = e g n a R 9 3 6 0 0 . 4 4 1 = A
a P = P 5 7 6 . 9 0 0 7 1 = B
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D=16.30747
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A = 7.3101
B = 2076.0
C = 139.0
Log(P) = AB/(t+C)
mm Hg, Log
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3-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 190330C)
A = 7.3101 Range = 190330C
B = 2076.0 P = mm Hg
C = 139.0 T = C
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5-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 463636K)
A = 144.00639 Range = 463636K
B = 17009.675 P = Pa
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Figure 5
Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
at Various Temperatures
Figure 5: Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol
Solutions at Various Temperatures
3-Constant Antoine Equation
Log
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P = mm Hg, T = C
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TetraEG, Wt% A B C
0 7.959199 1663.545 227.575
50 7.873345 1636.389 225.219
70 7.848323 1648.782 226.301
80 7.825422 1665.432 227.734
90 7.780251 1713.096 231.852
95 7.307193 1543.725 216.986
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Figure 6
Specic Gravities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
Figure 6: Specic Gravities of Aqueous Tetraethylene
Glycol Solutions
Specic Gravity at T/60F = A + Bx + Cx
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x = Weight % Tetraethylene Glycol
T, F A B C D
-50 1.05640 7.5641E-7 4.0919E-5 -2.8619E-7
0 1.03750 2.5720E-4 3.3614E-5 -2.4276E-7
50 1.01860 5.1746E-4 2.6173E-5 -1.9836E-7
100 0.99475 1.0756E-3 1.3584E-5 -1.2727E-7
150 0.98275 9.0500E-4 1.3921E-5 -1.2557E-7
200 0.96482 1.1059E-3 7.5105E-6 -8.6531E-8
250 0.94294 1.5448E-3 -3.0186E-6 -2.6118E-8
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Figure 7
Viscosities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
Figure 7: Viscosities of Aqueous
Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
Log
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T, F A B C D
0 0.58056 0.016062 2.8935E-4 -2.0327E-6
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100 -0.16359 0.011229 1.4522E-4 -1.0089E-6
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T, F A B C D
0 0.58056 0.016062 2.8935E-4 -2.0327E-6
50 0.12569 0.012863 2.0877E-4 -1.4708E-6
100 -0.16359 0.011229 1.4522E-4 -1.0089E-6
150 -0.37589 0.013718 -5.0558E-7 0.0
200 -0.51722 0.011518 4.5062E-6 0.0
250 -0.62510 0.009805 8.8685E-6 0.0
300 -0.71012 0.008434 1.2644E-5 0.0
Log
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(Viscosity, cP) = A + Bx + Cx
2
+ Dx
3
15
Properties
Properties
Figure 8
Specic Heats of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
Figure 8: Specic Heats of
Specic Heat = A + BT + CT
2
T = Temperature, C
6 - E 1 4 7 6 . 4 4 - E 6 0 3 3 . 7 - 0 1 2 3 0 . 1 0
6 - E 3 7 1 3 . 3 4 - E 4 5 7 5 . 3 - 2 4 6 9 9 . 0 0 1
6 - E 6 0 0 1 . 2 5 - E 6 8 6 0 . 2 - 3 3 6 5 9 . 0 0 2
6 - E 1 4 2 0 . 1 4 - E 3 5 7 7 . 2 8 7 1 1 9 . 0 0 3
8 - E 1 7 7 7 . 8 4 - E 9 0 7 3 . 5 8 7 2 6 8 . 0 0 4
7 - E 0 4 8 0 . 7 - 4 - E 1 0 8 5 . 7 3 3 9 0 8 . 0 0 5
6 - E 4 4 6 3 . 1 - 4 - E 8 2 0 4 . 9 2 4 1 5 7 . 0 0 6
6 - E 2 0 8 8 . 1 - 3 - E 9 3 8 0 . 1 5 0 9 8 6 . 0 0 7
6 - E 9 5 5 2 . 2 - 3 - E 9 8 8 1 . 1 4 2 2 2 6 . 0 0 8
6 - E 3 1 9 4 . 2 - 3 - E 2 5 5 2 . 1 6 9 0 5 5 . 0 0 9
6 - E 6 6 8 5 . 2 - 3 - E 9 2 8 2 . 1 4 2 5 7 4 . 0 0 0 1
0 50 100 150 200 -50
-40 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360
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TetraEG, Wt% A B C
0 1.03210 -7.3306E-4 4.6741E-6
10 0.99642 -3.5754E-4 3.3173E-6
20 0.95633 -2.0686E-5 2.1006E-6
30 0.91178 2.7753E-4 1.0241E-6
40 0.86278 5.3709E-4 8.7771E-8
50 0.80933 7.5801E-4 -7.0840E-7
60 0.75142 9.4028E-4 -1.3644E-6
70 0.68905 1.0839E-3 -1.8802E-6
80 0.62224 1.1889E-3 -2.2559E-6
90 0.55096 1.2552E-3 -2.4913E-6
100 0.47524 1.2829E-3 -2.5866E-6
Specic Heat = A + BT + CT
2
T = Temperature, C
16
Properties
Properties
Figure 9
Thermal Conductivities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
Figure 9: Thermal Conductivities of
Thermal Conductivity = A + BT + CT
2
T = Temperature, C
6 - E 2 5 7 1 . 3 - 4 - E 0 2 7 3 . 8 0 5 0 4 3 . 0 0
6 - E 9 7 3 7 . 3 - 3 - E 9 5 1 0 . 1 1 8 7 0 3 . 0 0 1
6 - E 1 0 5 0 . 3 - 4 - E 8 1 7 4 . 8 9 8 9 6 2 . 0 0 2
6 - E 5 8 4 5 . 2 - 4 - E 9 7 0 1 . 7 3 1 6 3 2 . 0 0 3
6 - E 6 6 1 9 . 1 - 4 - E 1 2 2 5 . 5 4 6 7 0 2 . 0 0 4
6 - E 4 2 1 6 . 1 - 4 - E 6 7 4 6 . 4 7 5 0 8 1 . 0 0 5
6 - E 9 4 0 1 . 1 - 4 - E 2 5 9 2 . 3 1 4 8 5 1 . 0 0 6
7 - E 4 1 4 4 . 7 - 4 - E 5 5 4 4 . 2 6 0 9 3 1 . 0 0 7
7 - E 2 2 9 7 . 4 - 4 - E 7 4 1 8 . 1 7 5 2 2 1 . 0 0 8
7 - E 1 4 6 6 . 3 - 4 - E 2 1 4 4 . 1 9 7 9 0 1 . 0 0 9
7 - E 0 9 2 6 . 1 6 - E 7 9 4 3 . 5 5 6 6 9 0 . 0 0 0 1
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 -20
0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360
0.05
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TetraEG, Wt% A B C
0 0.34050 8.3720E-4 -3.1752E-6
10 0.30781 1.0159E-3 -3.7379E-6
20 0.26989 8.4718E-4 -3.0501E-6
30 0.23613 7.1079E-4 -2.5485E-6
40 0.20764 5.5221E-4 -1.9166E-6
50 0.18057 4.6476E-4 -1.6124E-6
60 0.15841 3.2952E-4 -1.1049E-6
70 0.13906 2.4455E-4 -7.4414E-7
80 0.12257 1.8147E-4 -4.7922E-7
90 0.10979 1.4412E-4 -3.6641E-7
100 0.09665 5.3497E-6 1.6290E-7
Thermal Conductivity = A + BT + CT
2
T = Temperature, C
17
Properties
Properties
Figure 10
Dew Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
at Various Contact Temperatures
Figure 10: Dew Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
at Various Contact Temperatures
Dew or Frost Point = A + BT
T = Temperature, C
TetraEG, Wt% A B
2 5 1 7 9 . 0 9 0 6 8 . 2 - 0 5
1 6 3 3 9 . 0 8 4 0 8 . 6 - 0 7
3 9 8 9 8 . 0 0 5 5 . 0 1 - 0 8
8 0 7 3 8 . 0 6 2 5 . 7 1 - 0 9
2 0 7 7 7 . 0 3 5 6 . 4 2 - 5 9
5 3 4 0 7 . 0 3 6 7 . 3 3 - 8 9
1 1 5 5 6 . 0 8 5 2 . 0 4 - 9 9
5 5 0 1 6 . 0 9 7 3 . 6 4 - 5 . 9 9
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -30
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
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Contact Temperatures of Solution, F
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Tetraethylene Glycol,
Percent by Weight in Water
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TetraEG, Wt% A B
50 -2.8609 0.97152
70 -6.8048 0.93361
80 -10.550 0.89893
90 -17.526 0.83708
95 -24.653 0.77702
98 -33.763 0.70435
99 -40.258 0.65511
99.5 -46.379 0.61055
Dew or Frost Point = A + BT
T = Temperature, C
18
Properties
Properties
Figure 11
Refractive Indices of Pure Tetraethylene Glycol
Figure 11: Refractive Indices of
Pure Tetraethylene Glycol
Refractive Index = 1.4675 0.00038T
T = Temperature, C
25 30 35 40 45 50 20
70 80 90 100 110 120
1.448
1.450
1.452
1.454
1.456
1.458
1.460
1.462
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Temperature, F
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Refractive Index = 1.4675 0.00038T
T = Temperature, C
19
Properties
Properties
Figure 12
Refractive Indices of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
at 77F (25C)
Figure 12: Refractive Indices of
Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C)
Refractive Index, 77F (25C) = 1.3325 + 0.0012540x
20 40 60 80 100 0
1.30
1.32
1.34
1.36
1.38
1.40
1.42
1.44
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Refractive Index, 77F (25C) = 1.3325 + 0.0012540x
20
Properties
Properties
Figure 13
Surface Tensions of Pure Tetraethylene Glycol
Figure 13: Surface Tensions of
Pure Tetraethylene Glycol
Surface Tension, dynes/cm = 46.580 0.10523T
T = Temperature, C
50 100 150 0
40 80 120 200 160 240 280
30
32
34
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38
40
42
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Temperature, F
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Surface Tension, dynes/cm = 46.580 0.10523T
T = Temperature, C
21
Properties
Properties
Figure 14
Surface Tensions of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
at 77F (25C)
Figure 14: Surface Tensions of
Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C)
20 40 60 80 100 0
30
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22
Properties
Properties
Figure 15
Electrical Conductivities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions
Figure 15: Electrical Conductivities of
Note: The quality of the water used for dilution can signicantly affect the
electrical conductivity.
20 40 60 80 100 0
0
5
10
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Note: The quality of the water used for dilution can signicantly affect
the electrical conductivity.
23
Properties
Properties
Figure 16
Conversion Chart for Aqueous Solutions of Tetraethylene Glycol
Figure 16: Conversion Chart for
Aqueous Solutions of Tetraethylene Glycol
.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0
10
20
30
40
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70
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90
100
0.0
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Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight
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23
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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 tetraethylene glycol, please refer
to the latest Material Safety Data Sheet.
Health and Environmental
Information
Health and Environmental Information
25
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 airdrying 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
Tetraethylene 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 9.37 lb
Coefficient of Expansion at 55C 0.00075
Flash Point, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup 395F
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 Tetraethylene Glycol
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When considering the use of tetraethylene
glycol in any particular application, review
and understand our current Material Safety
Data Sheet for the necessary safety and
health information. For Material Safety Data
Sheets and other product safety information
on Dow products, contact The Dow Chemical
Company sales offce nearest you. Before
handling any products mentioned in this
booklet, you should obtain the available
product safety information from the suppliers
of those products and take the necessary
steps to comply with all precautions regarding
the use of tetraethylene glycol.
No chemical should be used as or in a food,
drug, medical device, or cosmetic, or in a
product process in which it may come in
contact with a food, drug, medical device,
or cosmetic until the user has determined
the suitability of the use. Because use condi-
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Dow requests that the customer read,
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current Material Data Safety Sheet(s). The
customer should furnish the information in
this publication to its employees, contractors,
and customers, or any other users of the
product(s), and request that they do the same.
Product Safety
Product Safety
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