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Triethylene glycol

Triethylene glycol is another compound of the Veglycol family, which is a very widely used chemical solvent in various industries and, like monoethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, includes wide applications.
This substance has a lower viscosity and boiling point than other glycols, and this has made it include many uses; Also, this substance is used in the industry instead of glycerin and it is one of the substances responsible for making paint and resin.

This colorless, transparent liquid is soluble in water, isobutyl acetate and acetone compared to other glycols. This product has very similar properties as glycerin and has moisturizing and softening properties; It is also used as a plasticizer in industry.

One of the industries related to this product is the production of detergents and cosmetics; because it has softening properties and is used in the production of various detergents; Also, this product has the ability to dissolve in water and is known as a lubricating and viscous substance that also has disinfectant properties.

All cosmetics and skin and hair care products that are produced based on this product have disinfectant and antibacterial properties and are very important to eliminate viruses and contamination on the skin; Because it has great antioxidant properties and protects the skin against environmental factors.

This product is used in the natural gas industry as a water absorber, which is in contact with natural gas and produces pure gas through its water release. This product is used for the production of disinfectants, especially in flu drugs, it plays an important role in eliminating viruses, and since 1943, this substance has been known as a defense tool against viruses.

In general, the highest percentage of use of triethylene glycol is related to moisture absorbent in the gas industry, about 50% of which is allocated to this industry. The next percentage is used as a chemical solvent and softener in the production of detergents, chemicals, dyes, resins, and textiles.

If ethylene undergoes an oxidation reaction at a very high temperature in the presence of a silver oxide catalyst, triethylene glycol is produced and then sold in 230 kg metal and polyethylene barrels or even in bulk in 25 ton tankers.

This product with a purity of 99% is used for industrial purposes. Shazand Petrochemical and Marwarid are among the major companies providing triethylene glycol in the country. It is also necessary to know that this chemical compound is among the products offered in the commodity market and our country is known as a major producer of all types of ethylene glycol in the whole world.