Mono Ethylene Glycol Latest News
The textile industry has appealed to the government not to levy anti-dumping duty on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), which is one of the main raw materials used in the production of polyester fibre and filament.
About Mono Ethylene Glycol
- It is an organic compound with the formula C2H6O2.
- It is also called ethylene glycol or just glycol.
- It is a slightly viscous liquid with a clear, colourless appearance and a sweet taste that emits virtually no odour.
- It’s miscible with water, alcohols, and many other organic compounds.
- It is produced from the reaction between water and ethylene oxide.
- It is hygroscopic, meaning it can absorb water from its surroundings, and this property makes it useful as a dehydrating agent in various applications.
- MEG has a relatively low toxicity and is considered safe for many industrial and commercial uses.
- Uses:
- MEG is most commonly used in the manufacture of polyester fibre, fabrics, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin used for the production of plastic bottles.
- Other industrial uses are as a coolant, heat transfer agent, antifreeze, and hydrate inhibitor in gas pipelines.
Source: TH
Last updated on November, 2025
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