Monoethanolamine

Monoethanolamine is an ethanolamine used in chemical manufacturing as a thickener in base chemical applications.

Principal: SASOL Germany GmbH

Chemical Name: Monoethanolamine (MEA)

Chemical Family: Ethanolamines

Labeling Claims: Acrylamide-free, Adsorbable Organic Halides (AOX)-free, Aflatoxins-free, Alkylphenol-free, Amine-free, Antioxidants-free, Aromatic Amines-free, Asbestos-free, Azo Compounds-free, Bisphenol A-free, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)-free, Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free, Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Dioxin-free, Dry Natural Rubber-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Epoxy Derivatives-free, Free of Major Allergens, Gluten-free, Ionizing Radiation-free, Melamine-free, Methyl Bromide-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural Latex Rubber-free, Organotins-free, Ozone Non Depleting, Palm Oil-free, Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)-free, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons-free, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free, Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)-free, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)-free, Polychlorinated Terphenyles (PCT)-free, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)-free, Preservative-free, Radioactive-free, Residual Solvent-free, Stabilizers-free, TSE-free, Vegan, Vinyl Chloride-free

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Product Code
MITM15145
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
1-Amino-2-hydroxyethane, 2-Amino-1-ethanol, 2-aminoethan-1-ol, 2-Aminoethanol, 2-aminoethyl alcohol, 2-Ethanolamine, 2-Hydroxyethanamine, 2-Hydroxyethylamine, beta-aminoethanol, beta-ethanolamine, beta-hydroxyethylamine, ETA, MEA, Monoethanolamine, β-Aminoethyl Alcohol
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002380
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Stainless steel vessels (Steel No. 1.4541 or 1.4571) or iron vessels at about 35 °C; no light metals and no copper

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Ethanolamine
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN2491
IMO/IMDG EmS Fire
F-A
IMO/IMDG EmS Spill
S-B
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Ethanolamine
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN2491
Item Number
Miscible in (SDS)
Water
Odor (SDS)
Ammoniacal
Other Hazards
None known
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not expected based on structure and functional groups
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT Emergency Response Guide Number
153
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Ethanolamine
USA/DOT UN Number
UN2491
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Monoethanolamine Contentmin. 99.5 %(M/M)%(M/M)Gas Chromatography
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 10.0 Pt-CoPt-Co
Color Scalemax. 10.0 Pt-CoPt-CoDIN EN 1557
Refractive Index1.4548-ASTM D1747 nD20
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point170.0 °C°CAt 1013 Hpa
Density1.0157 g/mLg/mLASTM D3505 at 20°C
Flash Point95.0 °C°CEN 22719
Molecular Weight61.09 g/molg/molC₂H/NO
Setting Point10.0 °C°CDIN ISO 3841
Vapor Pressure100.0-at 108.2°C
Vapor Pressure200.0-at 124.6°C
Vapor Pressure600.0-at 154.2°C
Vapor Pressure1000.0-at 169.7°C
Vapor Pressure5.0-at 53.5°C
Vapor Pressure50.0-at 93.4°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)788.0 °F°F
Boiling Point (SDS)336.0-340.0 °F°FAt 1013 Hpa
Density (SDS)1.02 g/cm³g/cm³at 68°F
Flash Point (SDS)203.0 °F°FDIN 51758
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)-1.31-log Pow, Octanol Water
Melting Point (SDS)50.0 °F°F
Relative Vapor Density (SDS)min. 1.0-
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.5-At 68°F
pH (SDS)12.0-at 68°F
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0-
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Enthalpy of Vaporization936.0 kJ/kgkJ/kgat 1013 hPa
Ignition Temperature420.0 °C°CDIN 51794
Specific Heat2.74-At 50°C