Ethylene Glycol (EG / MEG)
High-purity polyester-grade ethylene glycol — chemical-recycling process, purity ≥99.9%, CAS 107-21-1, 1,600 t/y capacity. Key monomer for PET, polyester fiber, antifreeze and UPR. MSDS · COA and global bulk supply.
Chemical identification & properties
Ethylene Glycol (EG / MEG) is a core monomer for PET resin and polyester fiber. ResourceCycle co-produces high-purity EG via chemical-recycling at ≥99.9% polyester grade.
- Chinese name
- 乙二醇 / 单乙二醇
- IUPAC Name
- Ethane-1,2-diol
- Synonyms
- EG · MEG · Monoethylene Glycol · 1,2-Ethanediol
- CAS Number
- 107-21-1
- EC Number
- 203-473-3
- HS Code
- 29053100
- Molecular Formula
- C₂H₆O₂
- Molecular Weight
- 62.07 g/mol
- Appearance
- Clear colorless viscous liquid
- Boiling Point
- 197.3 °C
- Freezing Point
- −12.9 °C
- Flash Point
- 111 °C (闭杯)
- Density
- 1.113–1.115 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Polyester-grade specifications
All ResourceCycle EG specs meet PET bottle / fiber grade. Third-party COA issued per batch.
| Parameter | ResourceCycle Spec | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Purity (GC) | ≥99.9% | GB/T 4649 |
| Colority (APHA) | ≤5 | ASTM D1209 |
| Moisture | ≤0.1% | Karl Fischer |
| Acidity (as Acetic) | ≤0.001% | GB/T 4649 |
| Aldehyde (as Acetaldehyde) | ≤10 ppm | GB/T 4649 |
| Fe Content | ≤0.1 ppm | ICP-MS |
| UV Transmittance (220 nm) | ≥75% | UV-Vis |
| Density (20°C) | 1.113–1.115 g/cm³ | GB/T 2013 |
| Diethylene Glycol | ≤500 ppm | GC |
EG downstream applications
EG is the core chemical for PET, polyester fiber, antifreeze and UPR across many sectors.
- 01Polyester
PET resin (bottle & fiber)
Reacts with terephthalic acid to produce PET for bottles, food packaging, polyester film & bottle-grade resin.
- 02Polyester fiber
Polyester fiber
Core monomer for polyester fiber — textile, home textile, industrial filter, automotive interior.
- 03Automotive chemistry
Automotive antifreeze / coolant
Primary component, providing antifreeze, corrosion protection and boiling-point elevation for engines.
- 04Thermoset resin
Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR)
UPR & FRP composites for construction, wind blades, sanitaryware, furniture.
- 05Polyether / PU
Polyether polyols / PU intermediate
Initiator for polyether polyols; used in PU foam and CASE systems.
- 06Specialty
Electronic-grade cleaner / desiccant
High-purity EG used for natural gas dehydration, electronic cleaning, glass-cleaner thickener.
Why ResourceCycle EG
Chemical-recycled origin · polyester-grade quality · stable supply — enabling brand green procurement.
Chemical co-production
EG co-produced from DMT methanolysis. Feedstock is recycled PET; carbon footprint far below ethylene route.
Polyester-grade quality
Purity ≥99.9%, color ≤5 APHA, aldehydes ≤10 ppm — meets PET bottle / fiber grade.
Circular economy
Chemical-recycled origin supports brand green procurement commitments; aligns with ISCC PLUS frameworks.
Stable supply
1,600 t/y EG co-produced with 5,000 t/y DMT; Huanggang facility in stable production.
Packaging, MOQ & logistics
- 230 kg drum
- Steel drum (UN certified) · palletized (4 drums/pallet)
- IBC tote
- 1,000 / 1,200 kg intermediate bulk container
- ISO tank
- 20 / 25 t ISO container (export)
- MOQ
- 1 ton / order
- Lead time
- In-stock 7 days / custom 15–30 days
- Incoterms
- EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP
- Export port
- Shanghai · Ningbo · Qingdao
- Storage
- Cool, dry, sealed, away from light & ignition
Frequently asked questions
Procurement, technical and logistics FAQ. Contact sales for anything else.
CAS 107-21-1, EC 203-473-3, HS code 29053100. Molecular formula C₂H₆O₂, molecular weight 62.07 g/mol. Clear, colorless viscous liquid at room temperature; boiling point 197.3°C.
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