Diethylene Glycol (DEG)

Liquid DEG

Diethylene Glycol (DEG) is an organic compound with the formula (HOCH2CH2)2O. It is miscible in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, and ethylene glycol. DEG is a widely used solvent. It can be a contaminant in consumer products.

Applications

It is a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic compounds. It is a humectant for tobacco, cork, printing ink, and glue. It is also a component in brake fluid, lubricants, wallpaper strippers, artificial fog and haze solutions, and heating/cooking fuel.

Characteristics

It is a colorless, practically odorless, and hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish taste.