Product Introduction
Monoethanolamine is also known as "Ethanolamine" or "MEA." Its CAS number is 141-43-5, and its EINECS number is 205-483-3. It is commercially produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide with ammonia.
Product Properties
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Product Name |
Monoethanolamine (MEA) |
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CAS No. |
141-43-5 |
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Molecular Formula |
C2H7NO |
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Structural formula |
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Molecular weight |
61.08 |
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Melting poin |
10 ℃ |
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Boiling point |
170.9 ℃ |
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Water soluble |
miscible with water |
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Density |
1.02 g/cm³ |
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Appearance |
Colorless transparent viscous liquid |
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Flash point |
93.3 ° C |
Products Description
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Test Items |
Specification |
Test Result |
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Appearance |
Transparent light yellow viscous liquid,no suspended matter |
Qualified |
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Purity,% |
≥99.5 |
99.85 |
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Water content,% |
≤0.3 |
0.15 |
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Color, Pt-Co |
≤10 |
5 |
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Density ,g/cm3 |
1.014~ 1.019 |
1.015 |
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Diethanolamine |
≤0.3 |
0.015 |
Product Application
Monoethanolamine (MEA) is commonly used as a chemical reagent, pesticide, medicine, solvent, dye intermediate, rubber accelerator, corrosion inhibitor, and surfactant.
It is also used as an acid gas absorbent, emulsifier, plasticizer, rubber vulcanization agent, dyeing and whitening agent, and fabric mothproofing agent.
Additionally, it serves as a plasticizer, vulcanization agent, accelerator, and blowing agent for synthetic resins and rubber, as well as an intermediate for pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and dyes.
It is also a raw material for synthetic detergents and emulsifiers in cosmetics, and is used in the textile industry as a dye whitening agent, antistatic agent, mothproofing agent, and cleaning agent. It can also be used as a carbon dioxide absorbent, ink additive, and oil additive.
Product Package
Packaging:
Iron drum,plastic drum, Net Weight: 210 kg
IBC drum,Net weight: 1000 kg/drum
Storage:
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place to avoid moisture.
FAQ
Q: What are the main application areas of MEA?
A: MEA is primarily used in gas purification processes within the oil and gas industry to remove acidic gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) from natural gas or syngas. Additionally, MEA is employed in various other industries, including pharmaceuticals, dyes, plastics, and rubber.
Q: What is the working principle of MEA?
A: As a basic amine, MEA reacts chemically with acidic gases (such as H₂S and CO₂) to form salts, thereby removing these harmful gases from the gas stream.
Q: How safe is MEA?
A: MEA is corrosive and irritating. Contact with skin or inhalation of its vapors can cause harm to the human body. Therefore, when handling MEA, appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, should be worn, and a well-ventilated environment should be maintained.
Q: How should waste liquids containing MEA be handled?
A: Waste liquids containing Monoethanolamine should be treated according to local environmental regulations. Typically, this involves neutralization or other chemical treatments before discharge.
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