Diethylene glycol (ethylene glycols production thermal hydrolysis of ethylene oxide)

Emissions generated by the activity within the product supply chain as described in ecoinvent v3.10. The product 'diethylene glycol' is an organic substance with a CAS no. : 000111-46-6. It is called '2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol' under IUPAC naming and its molecular formula is: C4H10O3. It is liquid under normal conditions of temperature and pressure with no distinct odor. It is modelled as a pure substance. Modelling this substance in a solution requires the user to add the solvent of their choice in their models. On a consumer level is used in the following products: coating products inks and toners non-metal-surface treatment products polishes and waxes heat transfer fluids hydraulic fluids adhesives and sealants washing & cleaning products biocides (e.g. disinfectants pest control products) polymers anti-freeze products leather treatment products and textile treatment products and dyes. There is no publicly available information about the consumption of this substance on industrial sites. The cut-off classification is allocatable product. The activity type is ordinary transforming activity. The reference product amount is 1.