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Product Flow Data set: Ethylene glycol (en)
Data set information
Name Ethylene glycol
Synonyms 1,2-Ethane diol; Glycol; Ethylene alcohol; Monoethylene glycol; MEG; Ethane-1,2-diol
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD 1.1: Materials production / Organic chemicals
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CAS Number 107-21-1
Sum Formula C2H6O2
General comment Ethylene glycol is a chemical compound widely used as an automotive antifreeze and a precursor to polymers. In terms of processing level, it is a pure substance produced industrially. The technical aspects include its production through the ethylene oxide hydration process. It complies with relevant chemical standards, and quality metrics are used to ensure purity. Usage information includes its application in polyester fiber production, as a coolant and heat transfer agent, and as a raw material in PET resin manufacturing. The production route originates from ethylene, and as a product, it is often available to consumers in various grades and to industrial facilities at the plant. It is part of a production mix.
Quantitative reference
Reference Flow Property
LCI method
Type of flow Product flow
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Time stamp (last saved) 2024-05-13T14:40:36.406422+08:00
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UUID 4052f31f-cd94-4b86-b075-210914586a0f
Data set version 01.00.005
Flow Property Mean value Minimum value Maximum value Uncertainty distribution type Relative StdDev in % Data derivation type / status General comment
1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 %