About Tri-Ethylene Glycol
What is Tri-Ethylene Glycol?
Triethylene glycol (TEG) is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H14O4. It is a member of the glycol family, which includes ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and diethylene glycol. TEG contains three hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to adjacent carbon atoms.
Here are some important characteristics and applications of triethylene glycol:
1). Hygroscopic Properties: TEG is hygroscopic, meaning it has a strong affinity for water and readily absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment. This property makes it useful as a desiccant or drying agent in various applications.
2). Gas Dehydration: TEG is widely used in natural gas processing to remove water vapor from the gas stream. It acts as a dehydrating agent by absorbing the water content, preventing the formation of hydrates and corrosion during transportation and processing.
3). Solvent: TEG serves as a solvent for various substances, including dyes, resins, oils, and other organic compounds. It is commonly used in the production of inks, coatings, adhesives, and cleaning agents.
4). Heat Transfer Fluid: TEG is utilized as a heat transfer fluid in systems that require stable and efficient heat exchange. It has a high boiling point and low freezing point, making it suitable for applications such as HVAC systems, thermal storage, and process heating.
5). Chemical Intermediary: Triethylene glycol serves as an intermediate chemical in the production of other compounds. It is used in the synthesis of polyester resins, plasticizers, and polyurethanes.
6). Personal Care Products: TEG is also found in some personal care products, such as cosmetics, skin creams, and lotions, where it functions as a humectant to help retain moisture.
It is worth noting that while triethylene glycol is generally considered safe for its intended uses, proper handling and storage should be followed. Direct contact with TEG can cause skin and eye irritation, and inhalation of high concentrations of TEG vapor may cause respiratory irritation. Safety guidelines and precautions should be followed when working with or around triethylene glycol.
Trade Process
Our trade process spreads across CIF, FOB, TTO, and TTT, depending on the buyer’s preference.
Here’s what they entail:
1). Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF): Here, the seller will handle everything from loading the vessel, paying for insurance, and sending the product to wherever the buyer wants it delivered.
2). Freight On Board (FOB): Here, the seller pays for the transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs, while the buyer pays the cost of marine freight transport, insurance, unloading, and transportation from the originating port to the final destination.
3). Tanker Take Over (TTO): Here, the buyer will take over the vessel, offload the product at their destination, and return it.
4). Tanker To Tanker (TTT): Here, the buyer uses their own vessel, long sides with the seller’s vessel, and then the cargo is transshipped when the transaction is fully settled.
