Diethanolamine (DEA)
Diethanolamine (DEA), CAS 111-42-2, is a versatile secondary alkanolamine used in gas purification, surfactant production, detergents and industrial chemical formulations. Send Inquiry
Product Description
Diethanolamine (DEA), CAS: 111-42-2
Diethanolamine (DEA), also known as 2,2'-Iminodiethanol or Diolamine, is an organic secondary alkanolamine with the chemical formula C₄H₁₁NO₂. It contains one secondary amino group and two hydroxyl groups, combining the chemical properties of amines and alcohols.
Product Chemical Properties
Chemical Name: Diethanolamine
Synonyms: DEA; DEOA; Diolamine; 2,2'-Iminodiethanol; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
CAS Number: 111-42-2
EC Number: 203-868-0
Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight: 105.14 g/mol
Product Technical Specification
Appearance: Colorless to yellow transparent viscous liquid or white /off-yellow crystals
DEA Assay: ≥99.5%
Monoethanolamine (MEA): ≤0.3%
Water content: ≤0.15%
Color (Hazen/Platinum-Cobalt): ≤15
Applications of Diethanolamine
Diethanolamine is an important industrial chemical raw material with applications across several industries.
1. Natural Gas Treatment and Gas Purification
DEA is widely used as an aqueous absorbent in gas sweetening processes to remove acidic gases, particularly hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂), from natural gas and refinery gas streams.
2. Surfactant and Detergent Manufacturing
Diethanolamine is used as a raw material and formulation component in the production of surfactants, emulsifiers, detergents and industrial cleaning products. It contributes to emulsification, pH adjustment and formulation performance.
3. Metalworking Fluids and Industrial Lubricants
DEA is used in metalworking fluids, cutting fluids and industrial lubricant formulations as a pH-adjusting agent and chemical intermediate. It can also contribute to corrosion protection in appropriately formulated products.
4. Chemical Intermediates
Diethanolamine serves as a versatile intermediate for manufacturing specialty chemicals, including alkanolamine derivatives, emulsifiers and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
5. Agricultural Chemical Formulations
DEA can be used as a neutralizing agent and formulation component in selected agricultural chemical products, depending on formulation requirements.
6. Industrial Cleaning and Textile Applications
Diethanolamine is used in selected industrial cleaning formulations, textile auxiliaries and specialty chemical applications due to its amine functionality and water compatibility.
Packaging
220 kg / Drum
Production Capacity
20000MT/year.
Storage Requirements
Store Diethanolamine in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Protect the product from moisture, contamination and incompatible materials.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to air.
Diethanolamine (DEA) Bulk Supply from China
Hosea Chem supplies Diethanolamine (DEA), CAS 111-42-2, for industrial chemical manufacturing, gas treatment, surfactant production and other industrial applications.