Tetraethylene Glycol (TTEG)
Industrial Applications
Tetraethylene Glycol (TTEG) is used as a solvent, plasticizer, and humectant in a variety of industrial and chemical applications. Due to its strong affinity for water and high boiling point, it is suitable for moisture control applications and as a processing aid in chemical manufacturing. Tetraethylene Glycol (TTEG) is used in coatings, resins, adhesives, inks, and textile processing where controlled evaporation and good solvency are required. It also serves as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and polymer production, particularly in processes involving ethylene oxide derivatives. As a higher-molecular-weight glycol, it is valued in applications that require low volatility and thermal stability.
Physical Properties
Tetraethylene Glycol (TTEG) is a colorless, odorless, hygroscopic liquid belonging to the glycol ether family. It is fully miscible with water and many polar organic solvents. Tetraethylene Glycol (TTEG) has a high boiling point and low vapor pressure, resulting in slow evaporation under normal conditions. It is chemically stable and non-volatile, making it suitable for high-temperature and moisture-sensitive industrial applications. Tetraethylene glycol is typically obtained as a by-product during the synthesis of diethylene glycol and triethylene glycol from ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- Tetraglycol
- 3,6,9-Trioxaundecan-1,11-diol
- PEG-4
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- TTEG
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