Mono ethylene glycol Mono ethylene glycol (meg) is a basic building block used for applications that require: Chemical intermediates for resins Solvent couplers Freezing point depression solvents Humectants and chemical intermediates Application usage These applications are vital to the manufacture of a wide variety of products, including: Resins Deicing fluids Heat transfer fluids Automotive antifreeze and coolants Water-based adhesives Latex paints and asphalt emulsions Electrolytic capacitors Textile fibers Paper Leather Mono ethylene glycol in its pure form, it is an odorless, colorless, syrupy liquid with a sweet taste. C2h4o + h2o , hoch2ch2oh