Diethylene glycol (DEG) is colorless, nonodoriferous, hygroscopic liquid commonly used in the commercial preparation of antifreeze, brake fluid, cigarettes, and some dyes.it is a widely used Solvent.
Advantages
It is colourless, odourless, transparent
Soluble in polar solvent waters such as Alcohol, Aceton, etc.
It can be used as Textile Lubricant, Softener, Grease and Printing ink.