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    Mono Ethanol Amine

    Mono Ethanol Amine in Tradeasia

    IUPAC Name

    2-aminoethanol

    Cas Number

    141-43-5

    HS Code

    29221110

    Formula

    H2NCH2CH2OH

    Basic Info

    Appearance

    Clear Liquid

    Common Names

    2 Aminoethanol, Ethanolamine

    Packaging

    25kg / Drum

    Brief Overview

    Mono ethanol amine, also known as 2-aminoethanol or ethanolamine, is an organic compound that is both a primary amine and primary alcohol. It appears to be a clear, viscous, organic liquid that produces a mild ammonia-like odour, derived from ethylene oxide and ammonia. Mono ethanol amine, have low volatility at room temperature, it is hygroscopic and it can appear in either solid or liquid form depending on the temperature and the purity. Mono ethanol amine has the lowest flash point among Ethanol amines.

     

    Manufacturing Process

    Mono ethanol amine produced from the reaction between ammonia and ethylene oxide. The reaction diethanolamine and triethanolamine is produced as side products. The ratio of the products can be carefully controlled by changing the stoichiometry of the reactants.

    Pharmaceutical Industry

    In pharmaceutical formulations, mono ethanol amine is primarily used for buffering or preparation of emulsions.

     

    Chemical Industry                                  

    Mono ethanol amine is used as feedstock in the production of emulsifiers, polishes, corrosion inhibitors, chemical intermediates.

     

    Gas Purification

    Aqueous solution of mono ethanol amine is used as gas stream scrubbing liquid. As scrubbing agent, mono ethanol amine absorbs and removes H2S and CO2 from the refinery, natural gas streams, carbon dioxide and ammonia manufacturing.

     

    Other Applications

    Mono ethanol amine is used as a component in detergent formulations for laundry and dishwashing, degreasers, multiple use detergents and disinfectants. It can also be used as neutralizer agent in formulations of car wash shampoos, degreasers in general and wax removers and as corrosion inhibitors.

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