Diethanolamine
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Diethanolamine (DEA) is an organic compound that belongs to the family of ethanolamines. It is a clear, colorless, and thick liquid that has a mild ammonia odor. DEA is widely used in different industrial applications, including the manufacturing of detergents, personal care products, and gas treatment processes.
PACKAGING TYPE
C4H11NO2
hdpe drums
TDS SHEET
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CHEMICAL NAME
Diethanolamine
INDUSTRY
Oil and Gas
APPLICATION
- Surfactant and Emulsifying Agent: Diethanolamine is used in the production of detergents and surfactants. It serves as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and foam stabilizer in various cleaning and personal care products.
- Metal working Fluids: In the metalworking industry, diethanolamine is utilized in the formulation of metalworking fluids. These fluids are used for cutting, grinding, and machining operations to cool and lubricate metal surfaces.
- Textile Processing: It is used in textile processing as an emulsifier for oils and waxes, as well as a pH regulator.
- Gas Treatment: Diethanolamine is employed in gas treatment processes, particularly in the removal of acidic gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) from natural gas and refinery gases. This process is known as gas sweetening.
- Personal Care products: Found in certain personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, and cosmetics, where it functions as an emulsifier and pH adjuster.
- Corrosion Inhibitors: Diethanolamine is used as a corrosion inhibitor in various applications, helping to protect metal surfaces from corrosion.
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
DEA Diethanolamin 2-2’Iminobisethanol Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)amine Di(2-Hydroxyethyl)amine Iminodiethanol
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
105.14 g/ mol
CAS NUMBER
111-42-2
CHEMICAL FORMULA
C4H11NO2
HS CODE
292212.0
DENSITY
1.097 g/cm3
MELTING POINT
27.5 C
BOILING POINT
270 °C
VISCOSITY
196 mPa.s
SHELF LIFE
2 years
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
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