Monoethanolamine (MEA)
A compound exhibiting both alcohol and amine properties, employed in detergents, personal care items, textile finishing, wood treatment solutions, as well as in products for corrosion prevention in oil wells and metalworking. It also serves as a cement grinding enhancer and acts as a foundational element in the production of triazine-based corrosion inhibitors.
Synonyms
MEA, 2-aminoethanol, monoethanolamine, Ethanolamine
Chemical Formula
C2H7NO
CAS Number
141-43-5
Uses and Applications
Personal care products
Pharmaceuticals
Agricultural
Photographic emulsions
Urethane foam catalysts
Concrete admixtures
Cleaners
Detergents
Industrial & Household Cleaning
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Agrochemical