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Ethylene glycol mixed up to 50% with water, lowers the freezing point of the mixture, while remaining an excellent heat transfer medium. It protects the engine from either freezing or from overheating.

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Ethylene glycol mixed up to 50% with water, lowers the freezing point of the mixture, while remaining an excellent heat transfer medium. It protects the engine from either freezing or from overheating.

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it raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point!

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What does ethylene do to the solution in a vehicles radiator?

Ethylene glycol mixed up to 50% with water, lowers the freezing point of the mixture, while remaining an excellent heat transfer medium. It protects the engine from either freezing or from overheating.


Ethylene glycol in coolant or propylene gylcol?

Ethylene glycol


Is ethylene glycol halal?

Ethylene glycol is not of animal origin !


What does ethylene glycol do to the solution?

Raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point.


How do you make solution of melamine?

Melamine is soluble in ethylene glycol an water at high temperature.


Are ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol monomers polymers or neither?

Polyethylene oxide and polyethylene glycol are both known polymers. Ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol are, therefore, monomeric.


What is the color of ethylene-glycol?

It is clear. If it is at room temperature, and 100% Ethylene glycol is clear.


What elements is ethylene glycol made up of?

The chemical formula for ethylene glycol is C2H6O2.


Is ethylene glycol a polymer?

no, but polyethylene glycol is.


What is the major componet of most major brands of antifreeze?

Ethylene glycol.Ethylene glycol.


Is propylene glycol in toothpaste harmful?

Would you brush your teeth with anti-freeze from your car's radiator? Absolutely NO, WHY include this ingredient in toothpaste if it is considered harmful?? You are confusing PROPYLENE Glycol with ETHYLENE Glycol. Propylene glycol is not toxic. Ethylene glycol is the substance in engine coolant which will damage internal organs, especially the kidneys. Check out the MSDS for both substances for further information.


Is ethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol the same?

Yes