Diethylene Glycol (DEG) is as a dehydrating agent for Natural Gas; a raw material for the production of Plasticizers and Polyester resins; a humectant; a textile lubricant and coupling agent.

DEG is also used as a solvent in textile dyeing and printing; a constituent of hyrdraulic fluids; a Plasticizer for paper, cork and synthetic sponges; a solvent in printing inks; and in the production of esters used as emulsifiers.