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What is Monoethanolamine (MEA ) used for in detergents?

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What is Monoethanolamine (MEA)?

Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a colorless, viscous liquid with a mild ammonia-like odor. Monoethanolamine also known as ethanolamine or 2-aminoethanol. MEA is a simple ethanolamine with one primary amine and one alcohol group. It is a colorless liquid with a mild ammonia odour. MEA is mainly used in sweetening natural gas and coal gas, and as soap or amides in heavy-duty detergents. Mono ethanol amine is also used in the production of ethylene amines.

 

Chemical formula

C2H7NO

English name

Monoethanolamine / Ethanolamine

Molecular weight

75.1097

CAS login number

109-83-1

Density

0.89 g/cm³

Boiling point

155.50 ºC

 

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What is Monoethanolamine (MEA ) used for in detergents?

In detergents, mono ethanol amine serves as a surfactant and a pH adjuster.


Surface Cleaning:

In laundry detergents and dishwashing liquids, MEA aids in removing dirt, grease, and stains.

 

pH Adjustment:

It maintains the detergent's optimal pH level.

 

Emulsification:

MEA emulsifies fats and oils, making it a key ingredient in household cleaners for breaking down and dispersing greasy residues.

 

Surfactant Production:

Monoethanolamine CAS 141-43-5 is also used to manufacture important surfactants such as ethanolamides.

 

uses of ethanol amine

 

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Weight

Packing

<25KG

By foil-alum bag/pap/bottle

≥25kg

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