The hygroscopicity of these products makes it an important conditioning agent in in vinyl floor tiles, cork, adhesives, cellulose sponges, synthetic rubbers, printing inks and paper products. Ethylene glycol is also used in formulations development of the alkyd-type resins that has linear chain structures and even in unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used in the dehydration of natural gas. Apart from these the product has several applications in polyester, textile, HVAC, medical, airline and food & beverage industry.