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Ethylene Glycol 40/60
Technical · 40/60
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Ethylene Glycol 40/60
- Alliance Code
- SHOPIFY-8019745144874
- Grade
- Technical
- Concentration
- 40/60
- CAS Number
- 107-21-1Adjudicated
- Formula
- C2H6O2Adjudicated
- Molecular Weight
- 62.07Adjudicated
- Product Type
- mixture
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | 39.0 - 41.0 %, by volume | 40.0 % | — | Interpreted |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 2.7 ppm max | 0.21 ppm | Turbidimetric, ACS procedure | Interpreted |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | 0.43 ppm max | 0.043 ppm | ICP-OES / ACS heavy metals procedure | Interpreted |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | 0.0021% max | 0.00013 % | — | Interpreted |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.44 ppm max | 0.043 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Diethylene Glycol | 0.021% max | 0.0085 % | — | Interpreted |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.048 ppm max | 0.0085 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Residue after evaporation | 0.0022% max | 0.00043 % | — | Interpreted |
| Composition | 40 % ethylene glycol / 60 % deionized water, by volume | Conforms | By formulation; confirmed by specific gravity | Interpreted |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Technical | 40/60 | — | current | current |
| Technical | 60/40 | — | ethylene-glycol-60-40 | View TDS → |
| Laboratory | 50/50 | — | ethylene-glycol-50-50 | View TDS → |
| Technical | 29.98% | — | ethylene-glycol-30-70 | View TDS → |
| ACS Grade | — | — | ethylene-glycol-acs-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale liquid | Published reference |
| Color | 10 max | Interpreted |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic | Published reference |
| pH | Essentially neutral (unbuffered blend) | Published reference |
| Specific Gravity (20 °C) | 1.051 - 1.061 | Interpreted |
| Density | 1.055 g/mL at 20 °C | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | ~104 °C | Published reference |
| Melting Point | -24 °C (freeze / crystallization onset) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | Not flammable (aqueous solution) | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | Miscible with water | Published reference |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Hazard Class
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Packing Group
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- WarningAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H302, H373Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P260, P264, P270, P301+P312, P314, P330, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Ethylene Glycol 40/60. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Application Guidance
Ethylene Glycol 40/60 (Technical) is a glycol-based heat-transfer and freeze-protection fluid. Concentration sets the freeze and burst protection; the inhibitor package sets how long the system stays protected from corrosion.
- Closed-loop heat transfer and process cooling
- Data-centre and chilled-water freeze protection
- HVAC hydronic loops and glycol makeup
- Freeze and burst protection for idle or seasonal systems
- Humectant and carrier applications (USP/food-grade propylene glycol only)
Verify concentration against the required freeze and burst protection, and confirm elastomer and metallurgy compatibility for the service temperature. Ethylene glycol is toxic by ingestion and must not be used where incidental food or potable contact is possible — specify a propylene glycol grade for those services.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly sealed original containers. Neat glycols are combustible liquids with high flash points (roughly 99–111 °C) and do not require a solvent store; aqueous blends will not sustain combustion. Protect inhibited coolants from contamination and from freezing below their stated protection point.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Handling Precautions
- Chemical-resistant gloves and splash goggles. Ethylene glycol grades are toxic by ingestion and must be kept away from food, drink and animals; propylene glycol grades are not. Avoid contact with hot surfaces and hot process equipment. Inhibitor packages deplete in service — monitor rather than top up blindly.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids and strong bases. Galvanized (zinc) surfaces are attacked by many inhibited coolant packages. Verify elastomer and gasket compatibility for the service temperature; EPDM is standard for glycol/water service.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
Not regulated for transport.
Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 2026-09-09 | Canonical data updated: 15 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
| canonical_change |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.