Ethylene glycol, or 1,2-ethanediol, b(CH2OH)2, is a type of diol.
It is mainly used for two purposes, as a raw material in the production of polyester fiber and for antifreeze formulations. As antifreeze in radiators; It is used in airplanes and railways to prevent ice from sticking to the surface and icing. It is odorless and colorless.