Amines, High-Purity Solvents

Diethanolamine(DEOA)

High-Performance Industrial Degreaser with Diethanolamine (DEOA) 111-42-2

This advanced industrial degreaser is formulated as a yellowish liquid with a characteristic odour. Designed for potent cleaning applications, it readily dissolves in water, making it suitable for various industrial settings. With a pH range of 10.5-12.5, this alkaline solution is highly effective. Its composition includes critical components such as Diethanolamine (DEOA), contributing to its robust performance. Key physical properties include a density of 1.05 g/cm³ and a freezing point of -5 °C, ensuring stability and practical use across different temperatures.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Exhibits dual chemical functionality as both an amine and an alcohol.
Highly effective for absorbing acidic gases such as CO2 and H2S.
Functions as a potent corrosion inhibitor in various industrial systems.
Acts as an excellent emulsifying and dispersing agent for diverse formulations.
Serves as a vital intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants and detergents.
Offers broad solubility in both polar and non-polar organic solvents.
Provides strong alkalinity useful for pH regulation in chemical processes.
Finds versatile application across industrial, personal care, and agricultural sectors.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Diethanolamine (DEOA) content, %Wt: Min. 99.0
Monoethanolamine (MEA) content, %Wt: Max. 0.1
Triethanolamine (TEA) content, %Wt: Max. 0.5
Water content, %Wt: Max. 0.1
Color (APHA): Max. 20
Specific Gravity @ 20/20°C: 1.090 – 1.095
Appearance @ 20°C: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
pH (10% solution): 10.0 – 11.5
Freezing Point, °C: 28.0
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.4770 – 1.4785
Viscosity @ 20°C, cP: 350

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Manufacturing of Surfactants: Serves as a key intermediate for producing fatty acid diethanolamides, which enhance foam and thickness in shampoos, detergents, and cosmetics.
Gas Sweetening: Used in amine treating processes to efficiently remove acidic gases like H2S and CO2 from natural gas and refinery streams.
Corrosion Inhibition: Functions as a crucial component in formulations designed to prevent corrosion in various industrial systems and metalworking fluids.
Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a vital intermediate in the chemical synthesis of diverse pharmaceutical compounds and active ingredients.
Agricultural Chemicals Production: Employed in the manufacturing of herbicides and pesticides, contributing to their chemical structure and effectiveness.
Textile Processing: Utilized as an emulsifier, dispersing agent, and a general processing aid within the textile industry.