Why Ethylene Glycol Inhibited ACS Grade
Ethylene Glycol Inhibited ACS Grade combines the strict analytical purity of an American Chemical Society laboratory standard with built-in corrosion inhibitors to support demanding industrial and research environments. At a 100% concentration, this clear, colorless viscous liquid with a flash point of 111 requires site-specific dilution with water to achieve an optimal freeze protection curve. While pure C2H6O2 freezes around 10°F, blending it with water drops the freezing point significantly, allowing operators to dial in the exact ratio needed for specific climate conditions. The integrated inhibitors actively protect closed-loop metal systems from rust, scale, and long-term degradation.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in research and analytical laboratories where strict ACS purity guarantees baseline consistency for chemical testing, while the included inhibitors protect the internal metal components of laboratory cooling apparatuses.
- Commonly applied in heavy industrial closed-loop cooling and HVAC systems where facilities operators must custom-blend their own water ratios from a 100% concentrate to match precise local winter freeze protection requirements.
- Commonly applied in wastewater treatment infrastructure to maintain temperature stability in external piping networks, utilizing the product's full miscibility with water and polar organic solvents to prevent fluid crystallization.
- Commonly applied in mixed-metal industrial heat transfer systems, where the integrated corrosion inhibitors actively prevent galvanic corrosion and pitting across iron, copper, and brass system components.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If the facility requires a pre-mixed solution ready for immediate system charging without the labor of on-site dilution, choose Ethylene Glycol 50/50 for standard operational freeze protection or Ethylene Glycol 60/40 for severe cold weather climates.
- If the operation requires an uninhibited, pure baseline chemical without anti-corrosion additives for sensitive chemical reactions or standardizations, choose Ethylene Glycol ACS Grade.
- If the project demands bulk commercial heat transfer capabilities without the strict analytical purity controls of an ACS laboratory standard, choose 100% Ethylene Glycol Inhibited.
- If the process involves microchip fabrication or delicate electronics manufacturing requiring ultra-low trace metals and particulate counts, choose Ethylene Glycol Semiconductor Grade.
| Molecular Weight |
62.07 |
| Formula |
C2H6O2 |
| Assay |
99-100.5% |
| Grade |
ACS Grade |
| Flash Point |
111°C (231.8°F) |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Miscible with water and many organic solvents |
| Appearance |
Colorless, viscous liquid |
| Melting Point |
-12.9 |
| Boiling Point |
197.6 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.113 |
| Industry |
Automotive, Industrial, Chemical Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical |