MEA (Monoethanolamine)
Monoethanolamine (MEA), also known as Ethanolamine or ETA, is an organic chemical compound that is both a primary amine and a primary alcohol. It is a colorless, viscous liquid with an odor reminiscent of ammonia.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- MEA is commonly used as feedstock in the production of detergents, emulsifiers, polishes, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, and chemical intermediates.
- MEA is also used in the production of soaps and surfactants, and as a pH adjuster in cosmetics and personal care products.
- In pharmaceutical formulations, MEA is used primarily for buffering or preparation of emulsions.
- Ethanolamine is often used for alkalinization of water in steam cycles of power plants, including nuclear power plants with pressurized water reactors.
SIMILAR NAME
- 2-Aminoethanol / 2-Amino-1-ethanol / Ethanolamine / Monoethanolamine / β-Aminoethanol / β-hydroxyethylamine / β-Aminoethyl alcohol / Glycinol / Olamine / MEA / Ethylolamine / 2-Hydroxyethylamine / Colamine.
PACKING
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