Middle East
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MONO ETHANOL AMINE

OTHER NMAE : Aminoethanol, Monoamidoethanol

 

FORM : LIQUID

 

GRADE : FOOD, INDUSTRIAL AND LABORATORY

INTRODUCTION

Mono Ethanol Amine is an organic compound which is used as an efficient feedstock in wide range of industries. with great chemical and physical properties This component can accelerate chemical reactions, This vicious liquid has also high thermal absorption and can react with carbon dioxide thus it can be a corrosive component for metals including : Copper, Nickle, Iron, Aluminum and zinc.

APPLICATION

CHEMICAL AND PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY

MEA can be used as a solvent agent in petroleum extraction which can aids different components separation. It can also improve quality of fuels derived from oil and gas. This liquid can absorb carbon dioxide from oil and gas. This compound is a feedstock in production of some chemical substances including surfactant and amine-based solvents. It can also be used as a catalyst in some chemical reactions in this industry.

POLYMER AND PLASTIC INDUSTRY

MEA can be used as a feedstock in production of different polymers and industrial resins. This component can improve thermal, mechanical and flexibility properties of these products. It can be used as a stabilizer agent as well as viscosity reductant agent or as a catalyst for polymer production. MEA can also be used as a feedstock in production of Polyurethane and Polycarbonate.

COSMETICS AND HYGIENE INDUSTRY

MEA is being used as a moisturizing agent in cosmetic products formula. It can also be used as an anti-perspirant agent in some hygiene products for reducing body odor.

PHARMACEUTICAL AND LABORATORY INDUSTRY

MEA can be used in pharmaceutical industry as a solvent agent aids to drug absorption in human body.It is being used as a raw material in some medicines including: Dehydroamino and Dimenhydrinate. It can be used in some laboratories research such as chromatography as a moisturizing agent or a chemical carrier.

RUBBER INDUSTRY

In rubber production MEA can be used to facilitate reaction and forming different compounds, also it can be used as a stabilizer agent in different rubber formula to improve mechanical and chemical properties.

DETERGENT AND HIGIENE INDUSTRY

MEA is being used as a solvent agent in detergent products formula to facilitate combination of different compounds in detergent products.
This alkaline compound can regulate detergent products P.H and boost cleansing power of laundry detergent products. It can also be used as a stabilizer agent in disinfectant products including surfactant.

PAINT AND RESIN INDUSTRY

In Resins and Paints, MEA, can be used as a non-toxic and Eco-friendly component. This compound can regulate products PH thus improve stability and efficiency of paints products.
It can be used as a solvent agent in production of coating and paints as well as catalyst to accelerate different component’s reaction.
MEA is also used as an antioxidant agent to inhibit oxidation thus improves stability of paints.

FOOD INDUSTRY

MEA is being used as an additive in food products. Also, it can be applied for food sanitizing.
This compound must be used exactly in accordance with safety instructions.

AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

It is being used as an emulsion agent in pesticides and herbicides formula and improves their efficiency as well as their penetration to the plants.

CAUTION :

MEA is known as a toxic compound which can cause eye and skin irritation when expose.