Description
1. Product Overview
Industrial Ethylene Glycol Residue is a secondary by-product generated during the manufacturing, purification, or recovery processes of ethylene glycol in petrochemical and chemical production facilities. Containing residual glycol compounds and organic processing intermediates, it provides a valuable feedstock for industrial applications where high-purity glycol is not required. This material is commonly utilized in chemical processing, solvent recovery, fuel blending, and certain industrial formulations. Its key value lies in delivering functional glycol content at significantly lower cost compared with refined products. As industries increasingly prioritize resource recovery and cost-efficient raw materials, Industrial Ethylene Glycol Residue represents a strategically important component within circular chemical supply chains.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition: Residual Ethylene Glycol, Diethylene Glycol (DEG), Trace Glycol Derivatives, Organic Processing Residues, Water
- Purity/Grade: Industrial By-product Grade
- Typical Glycol Content: Variable depending on source and processing stage
- Physical Form: Liquid
- Color: Clear to light yellow or amber
- Odor: Mild organic/chemical odor
- Density: Approximately 1.05 – 1.12 g/cm³
- Boiling Range: Typically within glycol derivative range depending on composition
- Solubility: Fully miscible in water and many organic solvents
- Packaging Options: Bulk tankers, IBC containers, or 200L industrial drums
- Shelf Life: 6–12 months when stored in sealed containers under standard industrial storage conditions
3. Core Industrial Applications
Chemical Processing Industry
Used as a feedstock for secondary chemical reactions or recovery processes where glycol derivatives serve as functional intermediates.
Solvent Recovery & Reprocessing
Frequently utilized by chemical recyclers and solvent recovery facilities to extract usable glycol fractions for industrial reuse.
Industrial Fuel Blending
Applicable as a component in certain industrial fuel blending or energy recovery processes where organic chemical residues can be repurposed for thermal value.
Manufacturing & Industrial Formulations
Can be incorporated into lower-grade industrial formulations where glycol functionality is beneficial, such as antifreeze intermediates, processing fluids, or chemical blends.
Compared with refined ethylene glycol, Industrial Ethylene Glycol Residue provides substantial cost efficiencies for applications that do not require high purity. Its composition of mixed glycol derivatives can also enhance its utility in recovery and reprocessing operations.
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: Sourced from established chemical production facilities with controlled processing streams
- Supply Reliability: Continuous generation from large-scale glycol manufacturing operations ensures dependable availability
- Logistics Capability: Bulk handling infrastructure supports international containerized shipping and tanker transport
- Price Competitiveness: Offers a significantly lower-cost alternative to refined glycol products for industrial-scale applications
- Sustainability Benefits: Promotes circular economy practices by enabling chemical recovery and reuse of industrial process residues
- Technical Documentation: Safety data sheets and technical specifications available to support procurement and compliance requirements
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
- Loading Capacity: 20–24 MT per 20’ container depending on packaging configuration
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