Ethylene glycol has a wide range of applications in various industries:
- • Used as antifreeze and coolant in automotive engine cooling systems.
- • Ingredient in the production of antifreeze, brake fluids, and sealants.
- • Utilized in heating systems.
- • Chemical industry: production of plastics, varnishes, paints, synthetic resins, polymers, explosives, fragrances, etc.
- • Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Ethylene glycol is toxic if ingested, classified as a third-class hazard. Its vapors are less toxic but pose risks with prolonged inhalation.
