What is monoethanolamine (MEA)?

Monoethanolamine (Monoethanolamin) with the abbreviated name (MEA) is a simple ethanolamine with the chemical formula C2H7NO and a molecular mass of 61.08 g/mol. It is a colorless liquid with a mild ammonia smell. MEA is used in the sweetening of natural gas and coal and the production of ethylene amines.

applications :

Monoethanolamine is used as a solvent in chemical and industrial processes. Also, it is used as an additive in some products such as paints, resins and polymers. Also, it is used as an antifreeze agent in antifreeze products such as car antifreeze.

• Gas sweetening in oil and gas industries: It is used as a gas absorber. In refinery and industrial units, MEA is complexed into carbon monoxide (CO2) and gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S). This process is known as gas absorption and can help purify gases and reduce air pollution.
• Paint and resin industry: It is used as a filler and alkaline agent in the production of paints and resins. This compound can improve the properties of stability, plasticity and pigments.
• Textile industry: It is used as a softening agent in the textile process. This combination can help to improve the softness and flexibility of textile fibers and tissues.
• pH regulation in detergent industries: Monoethanolamine is used as a pH regulator in the production of some beverages such as mineral water and soft drinks.
• Plating of metals and equipment: It is used as a filler and lubricant in the production of some alloys and surface coatings. This combination can help to improve the mechanical and appearance properties of alloys and coatings.

Monoethanolamine has various chemical properties, so it can be used in various chemical reactions and industrial processes.