Monoethanolamine is an organic compound of the family of amines and alcohols. Monoethanolamine or MEA to absorb acidic gases. Liquid monoethanolamine can cause severe eye irritation.

The name of the substance (Persian language): Monoethanolamine

English name: monoethanolamine

Brand (Persian): AME (2-amino-ethanol)

Brand (English): MEA

Other names: Aminoethyl alcohol, 2-Aminoethanol, Beta amino-ethyl alcohol, Colamine, Ethylamine, Glycinol, 2-Hydroxyethylamine, Olaine, 2 Amino-1-Ethanol, Ethanolamine, Monoethanolamine, Aminoethanol, 2hydroxyethylamine, Aminoethyl alcohol, Glycinol, Olamine, MEA, UN 2491

Related Materials: N- methylethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine

Production complexes: Arak Petrochemical Complex

Aminoethanol or monoethanolamine (often referred to as ETA or MEA) is an organic compound that is both an alcohol and an amine. Monoethanolamine is produced from the reaction of ethylene oxide with liquid ammonia. Uses: Monoethanolamine or MEA is used to absorb certain acidic gases in the liquid state. MEA is also used as a primary ingredient in the production of detergents, emulsifiers, glosses, drugs, anti-corrosion agents and chemical intermediates.

Physical and chemical properties:

Molecular formula C2H7NO

Molar mass 61.08 g / mol

Appearance viscous colorless liquid with ammonia odor

Density 1.012 g / cm3

Melting point 10.3C

Boiling point 170C

Solubility in water Miscible

Vapor pressure 25 Pa (20C)

Flashpoint 85C c.c.

Autoignition temperature 410C

Explosive Limits 5.5 - 17% U.S.

Permissible exposure limit (PEL) 3 ppm

Production methods:

Monoethanolamine is produced from the reaction of ethylene oxide with liquid ammonia. This reaction also produces monoethanolamine ethanolamine and triethanolamine. The ratio of the production of different products is adjustable by the steady state change of the reaction. This reaction was warm and should prevent the temperature from rising and reaching the ignition point.

Safety Information:

This liquid can cause severe irritation with symptoms of redness, swelling and burn in the eye. It has a very low toxicity from the digestive tract, but it can cause severe irritation. Inhalation of this substance at high concentrations can cause severe pulmonary damage. This liquid is combustible and can cause an explosion at temperatures above 85 ° C.