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2 5 Introduction
3........Table 1: Applications

Properties
5 ........Table 2: Physical Properties of Tetraethylene Glycol 6........Table 3: Solubilities of Various Materials in Tetraethylene Glycol 7........Table 4: Tetraethylene Glycol Compatibility with Elastomeric Materials 8........Figure 1: Freezing Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions 9........Figure 2: Boiling Points vs. Composition of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures 1 0 .....Figure 3: Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures 11......Figure 4: Vapor Pressures of Tetraethylene Glycol at Various Temperatures 12......Figure 5: Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Temperatures 13......Figure 6: Specific Gravities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions 14......Figure 7: Viscosities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions 15......Figure 8: Specific Heats of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions 16......Figure 9: Thermal Conductivities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions 17......Figure 10: Dew Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Contact Temperatures 18......Figure 11: Refractive Indices of Pure Tetraethylene Glycol 19......Figure 12: Refractive Indices of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C) 20......Figure 13: Surface Tensions of Pure Tetraethylene Glycol 21......Figure 14: Surface Tensions of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C) 22......Figure 15: Electrical Conductivities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions 23......Figure 16: Conversion Chart for Aqueous Solutions of Tetraethylene Glycol

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Precautions:
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Tetraethylene Glycol
Formula C8H18O5 Molecular Formula HOCH2CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OCH2CH2OH CAS Registry Number 112-60-7 Synonyms 2,2-[oxybis(ethyleneoxy)]diethanol 2,2-[oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bis-ethanol Tetraglycol TETRA TTEG T4EG TetraEG Tetraethylene glycol is a transparent, colorless, practically odorless, low-volatility, moderateviscosity, hygroscopic liquid. It is completely miscible with water and many organic liquids. Tetraethylene glycol has properties similar to diethylene and triethylene glycols and may be used preferentially in applications requiring a higher boiling point, higher molecular weight or lower hygroscopicity. The hydroxyl groups on tetraethylene glycol undergo the usual alcohol chemistry, giving a wide variety of possible derivatives. Hydroxyls can be converted to aldehydes, alkyl halides, amines, azides, carboxylic acids, ethers, mercaptans, nitrate esters, nitriles, nitrite esters, organic esters, peroxides, phosphate esters and sulfate esters. Tetraethylene glycol may be used directly as a plasticizer or modified by esterification. The solubility properties of tetraethylene glycol are important for many applications. The end uses for tetraethylene glycol are numerous. (See Table 1.)

Dow . . . Your best source for Tetraethylene Glycol Quality

Dow is the worlds largest producer of ethylene oxide and glycols with more than 70 years of experience in their manufacture, marketing, and research and development. The uniform implementation of statistical process control at all our plants enables us to consistently deliver the high-quality product you require. Our total approach to Quality and Quality Systems is continuously improved to ensure that our facilities meet the requirements for registration to the stringent ISO 9002 series of standards. Optimum performance demands a quality product, and that is what we deliver.

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For solutions to problems or answers to questions, take advantage of Dows technical service and support, available through trained sales representatives as well as a skilled staff from our Research and Development Department. Your order of tetraethylene glycol will be processed expertly and quickly when you place a call to one of our many helpful customer service representatives. (See page 28.)

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Table 1: Applications
Hygroscopicity Plasticizer Dehydration of natural gas Moisturizing and plasticizing cork, adhesives Safety glass Separation membranes (silicone rubber, polyvinyl acetate, cellulose triacetate) Ceramic materials (resistant refractory plastics, molded ceramics) Separation of aromatic hydrocarbons from non-aromatic hydrocarbons (BTX extraction with Tetraethylene Glycol) Gas dehydration Resin impregnants and other additives Steam-set printing inks Aromatic and paraffinic hydrocarbons separations Cleaning compounds Polyethylene terephthalate production equipment cleaning Cyanoacrylate and polyacrylonitrile Unsaturated polyester resin Various resins of the alkyd type used as laminating agents in adhesives Esterification products used in plasticizer intermediates for nitrocellulose lacquers and vinyl resins Polyester polyols for polyurethanes Thermoplastic polyurethanes Silcone compounds Emulsifiers Lubricants Heat transfer fluids

BTX

Low Volatility Solvent

Chemical Intermediate

Freezing Point Depression

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Product Stewardship Guidelines and Principles of The Dow Chemical Company

The following bullet points identify some applications that are NOT supported by Dow for EG Products on a go-forward basis. The reasons for these limitations include areas in which we have decided not to pursue for general business reasons and actions which would minimize unnecessary risk and liabilities to the business. In addition, the following list of uses not supported by Dow does not imply a Dow warranty or Dow support of uses in applications not covered by this list. This list is not all inclusive. Non-supported applications of Dow manufactured EG, DEG,TEG,TETRA, and By-Products of Glycol Manufacturing (Dow EG Products): The use of Dow EG Products in the production of tobacco and in the manufacture of tobacco products (including but not limited to additives, humectants, filters, inks, and paper) is not supported by Dow. The use of Dow EG Products for the generation of artificial smoke / theatrical fogs / mist is not supported by Dow. The use of Dow EG Products as ingredient in fuel for warming foods (SternoTM-like application) or in fuel for heating an enclosed space where human exposure is possible is not supported by Dow. The use of Dow EG Products in fire extinguishing sprinkler systems is not supported by Dow. The use of Dow EG Products in the manufacture of munitions is not supported by Dow. The use of Dow EG Products in the production of deicers for use on roadways and sidewalks is not supported by Dow. The use of Dow EG Products as a component of heat transfer fluids in systems where the heat transfer fluid could infiltrate (i.e., via an exchanger leak, backflow prevention failure, or other means) a potable water system is not supported by Dow. The use of Dow EG Products, purposely, as a non-reacted component in a formulation for direct internal or external human contact, including, but not limited to ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact and in the manufacture of medical devices is not supported by Dow. (Examples of some such applications are uses as a direct component in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or personal care products.) The use of Dow EG Products for hospital or consumer deodorizing or air purifying purposes by spraying as an aerosol is not supported by Dow. The use of Dow EG Products as a non-reacted component in adhesives, plasticizers, and softening agents for packaging that has direct contact with food or beverages is not supported by Dow.
To enter into new applications beyond the traditional standard industrial use applications, contact your Dow representative to review the specific application. Dow has a risk assessment process whereby the application will be reviewed and a determination will be made as to whether the application meets Dows requirements and can therefore be supported by Dow. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, when an application is supported by Dow, Dow does not warrant and is not responsible for the use in such application. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. Further, any violation of or failure to comply with the information contained in Dows Material Safety Data Sheet, Product Label, Product Information Guide, product literature or other product safety information is a misuse of Dows EG and Higher Glycol Products. These documents can be obtained by contacting your Dow representative or Dows Customer Information Group (1-800-447-4369). We can never specify all circumstances where misuse might occur, so if at any time a customer or downstream use appears to be improper or unsafe,please contact our Product Steward, Larry Bradford at (225) 353-6122.

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Properties
Table 2: Physical Properties of Tetraethylene Glycol
Determined on purified samples of Tetraethylene Glycol Property Scientific Units
Autoignition Temperature Boiling Point at 10 mmHg Boiling Point at 50 mmHg Boiling Point at 760 mmHg Critical Pressure Critical Specific Volume Critical Temperature Dielectric Constant Electrical Conductivity Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) Flash Point, Clevland Open Cup ASTM D 92 Fash Point, Pensky-Marten Closed Cup ASTM D 93 Freezing Point Heat of Combustion at 25C Heat of Vaporization Molecular Weight Onset of Initial Decomposition Refractive Index, nD, 20C Solubility in Water at 20C, wt% Solubility of Water in Tetraethylene Glycol at 20C, wt% Specific Gravity, 20/20C Specific Gravity vs. Temperature (10 - 40C) Surface Tension Vapor Density (Air = 1) Vapor Pressure at 20C Viscosity at 20C 358C 190C 231C 2,590 kPa 0.564 L/gmol 522C 15.7 0.16 micromhos/m <0.01 204C 202C -4.1C -4,664 kJ/gmol 62.9 kJ/gmol 194.23g/mol 240C 1.4598 100% 100% 1.1247 0.00080/C 44.0 mN/m 6.7 <0.001 kPa 58.3 mPs

Common Units
676F 374F 448F 19,430 mmHg 9.03 ft3/lbmol 971.6F 15.7 0.0016 micromhos/cm <0.01 400F 395F 24.6F -10,310 Btu/lb 139 Btu/lb 194.23g/mol 464F 1.4598 100% 100% 1.1247 0.00080/C 44.0 dynes/cm 6.7 <0.01 mmHg 58.3 cP

329.7C (decomposes) 625.5 F (decomposes)

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Table 3: Solubilities of Various Materials in Tetraethylene Glycol

Solubility, g/100 ml of Glycol at 25C
Acetone Animal Glue (Dry) Benzene Carbon Tetrachloride Castor Oil Coconut Oil Cottonseed Oil Dextrin Dibutyl Phthalate Dichloroethyl Ether Diethanolamine Ethanol Ethyl Ether Gum Damar Heptane Hydrous Wool Fat Kauri Gum Completely Soluble Slightly Soluble Completely Soluble 62.0 Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble Completely Soluble Completely Soluble Completely Soluble Completely Soluble 20.0 Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble 16.0* Lard Oil Linseed Oil Methanol Monoethanolamine o-Dichlorobenzene Olive Oil Paraffin Oil Phenol Pine Oil Shellac Soya Bean Oil Sperm Oil Tall Oil Toluene Tung Oil Turkey Red Oil Urea Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble Completely Soluble Completely Soluble Completely Soluble Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble Completely Soluble Completely Soluble Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble Slightly Soluble 89.0 Slightly Soluble 1** 28.0

* Too viscous to stir beyond 16% ** Forms stable emulsion from this concentration to 100%

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Table 4: Tetraethylene Glycol Compatibility with Elastomeric Materials

Material
Adiprene L-100 Black Rubber 3773 Buna N (or 25) Buna S Butyl Rubber Compressed Asbestos EPDM EPR Rubber Hycar D-24 Hypalon Kalrez Natural Rubber Gum Neoprene 7797 Red Rubber Number 107 Saraloy 300 Silicone No. 65 Thiokol 3060 Viton A

25C (77F)
Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good

Temperature 80C (176F)

Poor Poor Good Fair Good Good Good Good Fair Poor Good Poor Fair Poor Poor Good Poor Good

160C (320F)
Poor Poor Poor Fair Good Good Poor Good Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor

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Figure 1: Freezing Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions

20 60 10 50 40 0 Temperature, C Temperature, F 30 20 10 10 0 10 30 20 30 40 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water 90 100

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Figure 2: Boiling Points vs. Composition of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures

400 350 300 Temperature, C 250 200 150 100 50 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water 90 100
760 mm Hg 300 mm Hg

1520 mm Hg*

720 680 640 600 560 520 480 440 400 360 320 280 240 200 160 120 80 40

*2 atmospheres absolute, 1 atmosphere gauge

Temperature, F
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Figure 3: Condensation Temperatures vs. Composition of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Pressures

400 350 300 Temperature, C 250 200

760 mm Hg 300 mm Hg 1520 mm Hg*

150 100 50 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water 90 100

720 680 640 600 560 520 480 440 400 360 320 280 240 200 160 120 80 40

*2 atmospheres absolute, 1 atmosphere gauge

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Figure 4: Vapor Pressures of Tetraethylene Glycol at Various Temperatures

Temperature, F 320 1000 600 300 200 Vapor Pressure, mmHg 100 60 30 20 10 6 3 2 1 160 180 200 220 240 280 320 360 400 Temperature, C Tetraethylene Glycol Antoine Constants A=7.3101 B=2076.0 C=139.0 Log(P)=AB/(t+C) mmHg, log 10, C 360 400 440 480 520 560 600 640 720

Tetraethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure

3-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 190 - 330C) A=7.3101 Range = 190 - 330C B=2076.0 P = mm Hg C=139.0 T = C Log10 (P) = A B/(T + C) 5-Constant Equation (Temperature Range = 463 - 636K) A=144.00639 Range = 463 - 636K B=17009.675 P = Pa C=0.0 T = Kelvin D=16.30747 E=0.1964355 x 10-29 N=10 ln(P) = A B/(T + C) + D(ln(T)) + ETN

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Figure 5: Vapor Pressures of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Temperatures

Temperature, F 0 10,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 1,000 600 400 200 100 60 40 20 10 6 4 2 1 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.1 20 20 40 80 120 160 200 240 0 50 70 80 320 400 90 95 97 98 99 99.5

Freezing Point Curves

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Temperature, C

Tetraethylene Glycol Antoine Constants for Calculating Vapor Pressure 3-Constant Antoine Equation Log10 (P) = A B/(T + C) P = mm Hg, T = C TetraEG, Wt% A B C
0 50 70 80 90 95 97 98 99 99.5 100
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7.959199 7.873345 7.848323 7.825422 7.780251 7.307193 7.329127 7.124137 6.789910 7.011118 7.310182

1663.545 1636.389 1648.782 1665.432 1713.096 1543.725 1645.512 1602.032 1555.196 1910.979 2075.967

227.575 225.219 226.301 227.734 231.852 216.986 225.837 221.243 216.341 252.754 139.005

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Figure 6: Specific Gravities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions

1.20 1.18 1.16 Apparent Specific Gravity, T/60F 1.14 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.04 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.90 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water
0F F 50 F 100 F 150

Freezing Point Curves 50F

F 200 250F 250F 300F

Specific Gravity at T/60F = A + Bx + Cx2 + Dx3 x = Weight % Tetraethylene Glycol T, F A B

-50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 1.05640 1.03750 1.01860 0.99475 0.98275 0.96482 0.94294 0.91908 7.5641E-7 2.5720E-4 5.1746E-4 1.0756E-3 9.0500E-4 1.1059E-3 1.5448E-3 2.1030E-3

C
4.0919E-5 3.3614E-5 2.6173E-5 1.3584E-5 1.3921E-5 7.5105E-6 -3.0186E-6 -1.5607E-5

D
-2.8619E-7 -2.4276E-7 -1.9836E-7 -1.2727E-7 -1.2557E-7 -8.6531E-8 -2.6118E-8 4.4972E-8

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Figure 7: Viscosities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions

10,000 6000 4000 2000 1000 600 400 200 100 60 40 20 10 6 4 2 1 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.1 0 10 20 30 40

Freezing Point Curves

Viscosity, centipoises (cP)

0F

50F 100F 150F 200F 250F 300F

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60

70

80

90

100

Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water

Log10 (Viscosity, cP) = A + Bx + Cx2 + Dx3 x = Weight % Tetraethylene Glycol T, F A B

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0.58056 0.12569 -0.16359 -0.37589 -0.51722 -0.62510 -0.71012 0.016062 0.012863 0.011229 0.013718 0.011518 0.009805 0.008434

C
2.8935E-4 2.0877E-4 1.4522E-4 -5.0558E-7 4.5062E-6 8.8685E-6 1.2644E-5

D
-2.0327E-6 -1.4708E-6 -1.0089E-6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

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Figure 8: Specific Heats of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions

Temperature, F -40 1.1 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water
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Freezing Point Curves

1.0 0.9 0.8

0F 10F 20F 30F 40F 50F 60F 70F 80F

Specific Heat, Btu/lb/F

0.7 0.6 0.5

90F 100F

0.4 -50 0 50 100 150 200 Temperature, C

Specific Heat = A + BT + CT2 T = Temperature, C TetraEG, Wt% A

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1.03210 0.99642 0.95633 0.91178 0.86278 0.80933 0.75142 0.68905 0.62224 0.55096 0.47524

B
-7.3306E-4 -3.5754E-4 -2.0686E-5 2.7753E-4 5.3709E-4 7.5801E-4 9.4028E-4 1.0839E-3 1.1889E-3 1.2552E-3 1.2829E-3

C
4.6741E-6 3.3173E-6 2.1006E-6 1.0241E-6 8.7771E-8 -7.0840E-7 -1.3644E-6 -1.8802E-6 -2.2559E-6 -2.4913E-6 -2.5866E-6

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Figure 9: Thermal Conductivities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions

Temperature, F 0 0.45 0.40 Thermal Conductivity, Btu (ft)/hr (ft2) F 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 Temperature, C
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

40

80

120

160

200

240

280

320

360 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water

Freezing Point Curves

Thermal Conductivity = A + BT + CT2 T = Temperature, C TetraEG, Wt% A

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0.34050 0.30781 0.26989 0.23613 0.20764 0.18057 0.15841 0.13906 0.12257 0.10979 0.09665

B
8.3720E-4 1.0159E-3 8.4718E-4 7.1079E-4 5.5221E-4 4.6476E-4 3.2952E-4 2.4455E-4 1.8147E-4 1.4412E-4 5.3497E-6

C
-3.1752E-6 -3.7379E-6 -3.0501E-6 -2.5485E-6 -1.9166E-6 -1.6124E-6 -1.1049E-6 -7.4414E-7 -4.7922E-7 -3.6641E-7 1.6290E-7

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Figure 10: Dew Points of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at Various Contact Temperatures

Contact Temperatures of Solution, F -20 60 50 Dew Point, C 40 30 20 10 Freezing Point Curves 0 Frost Point, C -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Contact Temperatures of Solution, C
98 99 99.5 90 95
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120
140 130 120 110 100 90 80 40 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50

Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water

50 70

Dew or Frost Point = A + BT T = Temperature, C TetraEG, Wt% A

50 70 80 90 95 98 99 99.5 -2.8609 -6.8048 -10.550 -17.526 -24.653 -33.763 -40.258 -46.379

B
0.97152 0.93361 0.89893 0.83708 0.77702 0.70435 0.65511 0.61055

Frost Point, F

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Figure 11: Refractive Indices of Pure Tetraethylene Glycol

Temperature, F 70 1.462 1.460 1.458 Refractive Index 80 90 100 110 120

1.456

1.454 1.452

1.450

1.448 20 25 30 35 Temperature, C 40 45 50

Refractive Index = 1.4675 0.00038T T = Temperature, C

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Figure 12: Refractive Indices of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C)

1.50 1.48 1.46 1.44 Refractive Index 1.42 1.40 1.38 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.30 0 20 40 60 80 100 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water

Refractive Index, 77F (25C) = 1.3325 + 0.0012540x x = Weight % Tetraethylene Glycol

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Figure 13: Surface Tensions of Pure Tetraethylene Glycol

Temperature, F 40 50 48 46 Surface Tension, dynes/cm 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 0 50 Temperature, C 100 150 80 120 160 200 240 280

Surface Tension, dynes/cm = 46.580 0.10523T T = Temperature, C

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Figure 14: Surface Tensions of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions at 77F (25C)

80 75 70 Surface Tension, dynes/cm 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 0 20 40 60 80 100 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water

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Figure 15: Electrical Conductivities of Aqueous Tetraethylene Glycol Solutions

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Electrical Conductivity, micromhos/cm

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15

10

0 0 20 40 60 80 100 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight in Water

Note: The quality of the water used for dilution can significantly affect the electrical conductivity.

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Figure 16: Conversion Chart for Aqueous Solutions of Tetraethylene Glycol

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100 90 Volume Percent Tetraethylene Glycol 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Tetraethylene Glycol, Percent by Weight 80 90 100 Mole Fraction vs Weight Percent Volume Percent vs Weight Percent

1.0 0.9 Mole Fraction Tetraethylene Glycol

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Health Effects
See our current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the most current exposure limits, health, first aid, and toxicology information.

Environmental Information
See our current MSDS for current toxicity information.

Biodegradation
For information concerning the biodegradability of Tetraethylene Glycol, please refer to the latest Material Safety Data Sheet.

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Storage and Handling

This information is offered as a guide in planning bulk storage facilities for glycols. Glycols are generally considered to be stable, non-corrosive chemicals with high flash points. Under ordinary conditions, all of these chemicals can be stored in mild steel vessels. For long-term storage, or if trace iron contamination and the development of color are objectionable in any of the glycols, a storage vessel lined with a baked-phenolic resin, an airdrying epoxy-phenolic resin, or a vinyl resin or a stainless steel or aluminum tank is suggested. Zinc or galvanized iron is not recommended, and copper or copper alloys may cause product discoloration. It is not general practice to use an inert gas in the vapor space of glycol storage tanks, because all chemicals in this family have high boiling points and the vapors in the tanks are relatively nonflammable. However, if extremely low water content is required, consistent with a long storage period, a nitrogen blanket can be used to exclude atmospheric moisture and air. Blanketing with nitrogen will also minimize low-level oxidation, if necessary for the desired application. The inert gas prevents air oxidation in order to maintain product within acidity specifications. Increased acidity enhances iron pickup from steel vessels. Alternatively, a desiccant unit can be installed on the tank vent line to dry incoming air. If above ground outside storage is planned, it may be necessary to install provisions for heating tanks and lines. Many glycols have a moderately high freezing point or become relatively viscous at severe winter temperatures. However, excessive temperature can cause undesirable degradation of glycols. Automatic controls are suggested to limit the temperature of the contents to 120F (49C). In cold climates, it is generally desirable to make provisions for draining the pump and the transfer lines if they are outside the building. If this is not feasible, it may be necessary to insulate and steam trace or otherwise heat the transfer lines to prevent freezing of the product. Care must be taken in such an application, because continued exposure of glycols to high temperatures greater

than 120F (49C) will result in product degradation. Transfer piping of mild steel is generally used.

Shipping Data
Shipping Data for Tetraethylene Glycol
Weight per Gallon at 20C Coefficient of Expansion at 55C Net Contents and Type of Container 1-Gallon Tin Can 5-Gallon DOT 17E, Pail 55-Gallon DOT 17E, Drum 9.0 lb 47 lb 522 lb 9.37 lb 0.00075

Flash Point, Pensky-Martens Closed Cup 395F

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Product Safety
When considering the use of tetraethylene glycol in any particular application, review and understand our current Material Safety Data Sheet for the necessary safety and health information. For Material Safety Data Sheets and other product safety information on Dow products, contact The Dow Chemical Company sales office nearest you. Before handling any products mentioned in this booklet, you should obtain the available product safety information from the suppliers of those products and take the necessary steps to comply with all precautions regarding the use of tetraethylene glycol. No chemical should be used as or in a food, drug, medical device, or cosmetic, or in a product process in which it may come in contact with a food, drug, medical device, or cosmetic until the user has determined the suitability of the use. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for Customers use and for ensuring that Customers workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other governmental enactments. Dow requests that the customer read, understand, and comply with the information contained in this publication and the current Material Data Safety Sheet(s). The customer should furnish the information in this publication to its employees, contractors, and customers, or any other users of the product(s), and request that they do the same.

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