SALES SPECIFICATION:
ETHYLENE GLYCOL POLYESTER GRADE
SPECIFIED MATERIAL: 0126055-S
Please note this is a revised sales specification which will go into force on January 1, 2009 to
align with the approved ASTM specification #E2470. If you have any questions or require
additional information and support, please contact your local MEGlobal representative.
SPECIFICATION ETHYLENE GLYCOL
POLYESTER GRADE
Purity, %wt, minimum 99.9
Diethylene Glycol, %wt, maximum 0.05
Acidity, parts per million (ppm), maximum, as Acetic Acid 20
Iron, ppm, maximum 0.1
Chlorides, ppm, maximum 0.2
UV Transmit @220nm, %T, minimum 70
UV Transmit @250nm, %T, minimum 90
UV Transmit @275nm, %T, minimum 94
UV Transmit @350nm, %T, minimum 98
Water, %wt, maximum 0.05
Color, Platinum-Cobalt Units, maximum 5
Appearance Pass
Typical values for specific Gravity (20/20oC): 1.1151 to 1.1156
Typical values for Refractive Index at 20oC: – 1.4305 to 1.4330
Typical values for Ash < 40ppm
Typical values for Distillation Range 196C – 200C
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applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, Customer is responsible for
determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for Customer's use and for
ensuring that Customer's workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other
governmental enactments. Seller assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO
WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
Sales Specification: Ethylene Glycol Polyester Grade
Form Number: 001-00018-IH-0508