Triethylene glycol

Overview

Triethylene glycol, TEG, or triglycol is a colourless odourless viscous liquid with molecular formula HO((CH₂CH₂)O)₃H. It is used as a plasticizer for vinyl. It is also used in Air-Sanitizer products, like "Oust" or "Clean and Pure." When aerosolized, it acts as a disinfectant. Glycols are also used as liquid desiccants for natural gas and in air conditioning systems. It is an additive for hydraulic fluids and brake fluids. ^{Superscript text} Template:WH Template:WS