Monoethylene glycol (MEG) is an odorless, colorless, clear and viscose liquid with a
sweet taste, which is produced from the reaction between water and ethylene oxide. It is
miscible with water, alcohols, and many organic compounds, and has the chemical
formula of C2H6O2.
MEG has numerous applications for manufacture of various products including
automotive antifreeze and coolants, resins, deicing fluids, heat transfer fluids, leather,
paper, textile fibers, water-based adhesives, sturdy polyethylene terephthalate drink and
food containers, latex paints and asphalt emulsions and electrolytic capacitors.
