Product Overview

Monoethanolamine (MEA, NH2CH2CH2OH) is a primary amine and primary alcohol, functioning as an essential industrial chemical compound. This versatile organic compound appears as a clear, viscous liquid at room temperature with characteristic amine odor. Our industrial-grade MEA maintains consistent quality with minimum 99.0% purity, making it suitable for commercial processing and manufacturing applications.

Key Properties

• Chemical Formula: C2H7NO
• Boiling Point: 170°C at 760 mmHg
• Specific Gravity: 1.018 at 20°C
• Flash Point: 93°C (closed cup method)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.4 mmHg at 20°C
• Water Solubility: Completely miscible
• Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with amino alcohol odor

Common Applications

• Gas Treatment Processing: Primary component in industrial gas sweetening operations for removal of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from natural gas streams
• Industrial Cleaning Solutions: Active ingredient in heavy-duty cleaning formulations for industrial equipment and metal surface preparation
• Chemical Synthesis: Key intermediate in the production of surface-active agents, emulsifiers, and industrial detergents
• Metalworking Applications: Essential component in metal-working fluids and corrosion inhibitors for industrial processing
• Water Treatment: Utilized in industrial water treatment systems for pH adjustment and condensate treatment

Safety Precautions

Handling requires well-ventilated areas with mandatory PPE including chemical-resistant gloves (butyl rubber or neoprene), chemical splash goggles, and appropriate respiratory protection when exposure limits may be exceeded. Storage requires sealed containers in cool, well-ventilated areas away from acids, oxidizing agents, and direct sunlight. Emergency eyewash stations and safety showers must be readily available in handling areas. Occupational exposure follows established workplace limits: TWA 3 ppm for industrial environments.

Benefits

Our industrial-grade MEA provides reliable performance in gas treating applications with excellent absorption capacity for acid gases. The product maintains consistent quality across batches, ensuring dependable results in industrial processes. Its high purity level and stability make it particularly effective for gas sweetening operations and industrial cleaning applications. Each production batch undergoes quality control testing to verify specifications, supporting its use in demanding industrial applications requiring pure amino alcohol compounds.