Diethylene Glycol: Used as an antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer
Diethylene Glycol is a humectant and humidifying agent that can be added to gasoline and diesel fuel to increase the volume and flow of vaporized fuel. It's a clear liquid with a fruity flavor, odor, and color. It is miscible only in ethanol, water, ether, acetone, propane, and methanol. It dissolves in fatty acids and nonflammable organics. The compound is widely used in the transportation and storage industries for many industrial, medical, cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical applications. There are many uses for this chemical including but not limited to the following: anti-bacterial, deodorant, diuretic, laundry detergent, fire retardant, food packaging, fuel additive, gas additive, home remedy, and soil improver. Diethylene Glycol (DEG), which is the generic term for humectant and humidifying agent, is also referred to as a volatile organic compound (VOC) because it yields harmful fumes when heated. What is Diethylene Glycol? It is a white or yellowish liquid that is freque...