Monoethylene glycol (MEG)

Description

Product Overview
Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) is a high-purity organic compound essential for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production and industrial dehydration processes. Its primary industrial use is as a feedstock for polyester fibers, resins, and antifreeze formulations. The key value proposition is enabling energy-efficient cooling and moisture control across petrochemical, automotive, and HVAC systems. Strategically, MEG underpins global plastics and textiles supply chains, with demand tightly linked to manufacturing output in emerging economies.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: C₂H₆O₂ (ethylene glycol)

• Purity grade: ≥99.9% (industrial grade, fiber-grade available)

• Physical characteristics: Clear, colorless, viscous liquid; mild sweet odor; density ~1.113 g/mL at 20°C

• Packaging options: Bulk ISO tanks, 1,100 kg IBC totes, 220 kg drums

• Shelf life: 24 months in sealed, dry, and temperature-controlled conditions (15–40°C)

Core Industrial Applications

• Petrochemical & plastics: Polymerization into PET for bottles and polyester textiles – reduces degradation and yields consistent intrinsic viscosity.

• Automotive & transport: Antifreeze and engine coolants – offers lower freezing point depression and higher boiling point elevation than propylene glycol alternatives.

• HVAC & gas processing: Natural gas dehydration to prevent hydrate formation – improves thermal stability and reduces corrosion vs. diethylene glycol.

• Cost advantage: Lower viscosity at cold start compared to alternatives, cutting pumping energy by ~8–12% in circulating systems.

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot purity variation <0.05%, verified by ISO 17025-certified third-party analytics.

• Supply reliability: Multi-sourced feedstock agreements with three independent ethylene oxide plants; 99.6% on-time-in-full performance over 24 months.

• Logistics capability: Dedicated tanker fleet and heated storage hubs in Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore – enabling 7-day lead time to major ports.

• Sustainability: Mass-balance certified bio-attributed MEG available (ISCC PLUS); reduces Scope 3 emissions by up to 70% vs. fossil MEG.

• Technical support: On-demand hydrate suppression modeling and corrosion testing data sheets (ASTM D1384).

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (bulk)

• Loading capacity: 24 MT per 20-ft container (IBC/drum), 23–25 MT per ISO tank container