Monoethanolamine
Synonyms: Ethanolamine; 2-Aminoethanol; MEA
Chemical formula: C2H7NO Molecular Weight: 61.08 CAS No.: 141-43-5
Appearance: Transparent light yellow liquid
Melting Point/Range: 10-11 °C
Boiling Point/Range: 170 °C
Flash Point: 92 °C
Vapor Pressure: 0.48 mmHg @ 20 °C
Vapor Density (air = 1.0): 2.1
Specific Gravity: 1.012
Solubility: miscible
Specification
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Transparent light yellow viscous liquid, no suspended matter |
| Purity, % ≥ | 99.5 |
| Water content, % ≤ | 0.3 |
| Color, Pt-Co ≤ | 10 |
| Density, g/cm³ | 1.014 - 1.019 |
| Diethanolamine, % ≤ | 0.3 |
Usage:
It is used to remove carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from natural gases and other gas streams; as corrosion inhibitors in metal removal fluids and boiler water treatment, automotive engine coolant, drilling and cutting oil, and other types of lubricants; to produce surfactants used in a variety of industrial, consumer, and personal care products; as dispersing agents for agricultural chemicals; and in the manufacture of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Packing, Storage, Delivery:
Hazard Class: 8 UN No.: 2491 Packing Group: III Packing: 210kg/plastic drum
