The detection and determination of ethylene glycol in railway depot effluents (IM-DER-011)

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Ethylene glycol (Ethane diol) is used in anti-freeze solutions at concentrations of 20-25% and, during coolant changes at depots, spillage does occur. The ethylene glycol then passes through the drainage system until it reaches the main sewer. Charges for treatment of this affluent are made by...