Ethylene Glycol

Abstract The article contains sections titled: 1. Introduction 2. Physical Properties 3. Chemical Properties 4. Production 4.1. Ethylene Oxide Hydrolysis 4.1.1. Current Production Method 4.1.2. Possible Developments 4.2. Alternative Methods of Ethylene Glycol Production 4.2.1. Direct Oxidation of Ethylene 4.2.2. Synthesis from C 1 Units 5. Environmental Protection and Ecology 6. Quality Specifications and Analysis 7. Storage and Transportation 8. Derivatives 8.1. Di‐, Tri‐, Tetra‐, and Polyethylene Glycols 8.2. Ethers and Esters 9. Uses 10. Economic Aspects 11. Toxicology and Occupational Health 11.1. Ethylene Glycol 11.2. Ethylene Glycol Derivatives