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PRODUCT
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Monoethanol amine
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(MEA)
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Nomenclature
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Monoethanolamine
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Synonyms
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2-Aminoethanol; 2-Hydroxyethylamine
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Molecular formula
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C2H7NO
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CAS No.
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[141-43-5]
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Chemical Structure
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H2N-CH2-CH2-OH
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Molecular weight
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61.08
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Specifications
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Appearance
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Clear colorless hygroscopic liquid
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Assay by GC %
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99.0 min
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Water (by KF) Wt %
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1.00 max
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Color (APHA)
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50 max
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Packing and Storage*
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210 kg HMHDPE Drums. Also supplied in SS road tankers.
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Transport Classification
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IMDG Class
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8
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U.N. No
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2491
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Packing Group
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III
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Hazard Label
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Corrosive
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Applications
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MEA is mainly used for scrubbing acidic gases (H2S, CO2), detergent neutralizing
and is also used assurface active agents, emulsifiers. As a solvent in pesticides.
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* Corrodes copper and its alloys. Reacts violently with acids and chlorinated
Hydrocarbons. hydrocarbons. Absorbs carbon dioxide from air. Discolors in contact
with air.