MONOETHANOLAMINE

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CHARACTERISTICS

It is a widely used chemical compound which is also known as ethanolamine-MEA

  • It is a colorless and thick compound that smells like ammonia
  • It is soluble in acetone, water and ethanol
  • Absorbs moisture when kept in air

DENSITY

1.017

MELTING POINT

10.30C

BOILING POINT

170.5 0C

EFFECTS

  • It is flammable
  • It causes itching on skin and is less poisonous in edible form

FLASH POINT

  • 93.3  0C

SOURCE

  • It is obtained by the reaction of ethylene-oxide and ammonia

GRADES

  • Technical and NF

USES

Nonionic detergent making, emulsion paints, polishes making, agriculture, pharmaceutical, rubber making, Wool treatment, rust removing compounds, agricultural products.

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