Sourcing Monoethanolamine (MEA)? ChemicalDekho facilitates supply from major amine producers like Alkyl Amines and Balaji Amines. Secure high-purity absorbents for gas treating and detergent formulations.
MEA (CAS 141-43-5) is the industry standard for 'Gas Sweetening' in refineries and ammonia plants. It scrubs Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) from gas streams. In the chemical industry, it is reacted with fatty acids to create Cocamide MEA (foam booster) and widely used in wood preservatives and polishes.
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CO2 & H2S removal (Scrubbing)
Foam boosters (Amides)
Preservatives (CCA alternative)
Herbicide neutralizer
Synthesis intermediate
pH buffer & Corrosion inhibitor
Fabric softeners
Cutting fluids
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Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Combustible liquid. Vapor is irritating to the respiratory tract.
MEA captures CO2 from flue gas. It grabs the CO2 when cool and releases it when heated, allowing for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
MEA is more reactive and better for low-pressure gas sweetening. DEA (Diethanolamine) is less corrosive and used for high-pressure systems.
Yes, pure MEA freezes at around 10°C. In winter, drums may need warming to become liquid again.
It is used in hair dyes and perms to open the hair cuticle (due to high pH) so the color can penetrate, but it is harsh and must be rinsed out.