Triethylene Glycol Production Cost Reports

Triethylene glycol production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a Triethylene glycol production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Triethylene glycol. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

Triethylene glycol, which is also known as triglycol or trigen, is a colorless compound with the chemical formula HOCH2(CH2CH2O)2CH2OH. Its molecular weight is 150.17 g/mol and has a density of 1.1 g/cm³, measured at 25 °C. It is a fluid with a mild, characteristic odor. Its density is higher when compared to that of water and is obtained by the hydration of ethylene oxide. Its melting and boiling point is measured approximately at -7 °C and 285 °C, respectively.

It is a flammable compound, and its flash point is measured at 165 °C. It is finely soluble in water and is moderately soluble in some chemical solvents, including chloroform and ethyl ether. Similarly, it is miscible in compounds such as alcohol, toluene, benzene, etc. However, it is highly insoluble in petroleum ether. It is a chemical liquid that is combustible in nature but remains stable under normal and standard conditions. It catches heat and undergoes combustion when exposed to higher temperatures or flame. Its vapors are heavier than air, and the compound on decomposition emits acris and irritating fumes in the air. The autoignition temperature of triethylene glycol, or TEG, is 371 °C (approx.).

It has several applications covering different market sectors. The compound is used in oil, gas, and chemical industries. TEG is majorly used as a dehydrating agent in oil and gas production or processing units. It is a hygroscopic compound that can absorb moisture from the air. It is hence, used as a dehydrating agent to remove water from the natural gas pipelines in the oil and gas production units.

It also serves as a mild disinfectant with low toxicity and antimicrobial properties for cleansing operations. It is a good dehumidifying agent in air-conditioning units. Similarly, it is added as a plasticizer in vinyl polymers and can be used to produce lubricants, resins, and finishing compounds for the textile industry. Moreover, it is used as a cement grinding aid and can be added to the mixture of cement and concrete for construction applications.

The market for triethylene glycol, commonly known as TEG or triglycol, is driven by its demand as a dehydrating agent as well as an additive in oil, gas, polymer, plastic, resin, and chemical industries. Its varying applications in different market sectors boost its demand as an ethylene derivative worldwide. Its applications in the preparation of certain lubricants, brake fluids for textile industries, and the production of vinyl polymers and plastic products increase its demand as an additive or plasticizer in the market. Moreover, its major usage as a dehydrating agent in the oil and gas sector for processing oil and gas varieties, especially natural gas, drives its demand on a large scale.

The procurement of TEG is influenced by various factors, including its demand, market prices, and distribution. Therefore, the variations in any of these factors, especially in its demand as an additive or dehydrating agent in the oil and gas industry, along with plastic, chemical, polymer, and resin industries, significantly govern its procurement around the world.