ETHANOLAMINE- ▸ Acid-gas scrubbing: Removes CO2 and H2S from natural gas and refinery streams.
- ▸ Surfactant feedstock: Intermediate for nonionic detergents and soaps.
- ▸ Metalworking fluids: pH control and formulation component in cutting fluids.
- ▸ Corrosion inhibitor: Neutralizing amine in industrial systems.
- ▸ Chemical intermediate: Building block for agrochemicals and rubber accelerators.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Ethanolamine (CAS 141-43-5), the monoethanolamine isomer, is a bifunctional amino alcohol combining a primary amine with a hydroxyl group. It is widely used to scrub acid gases (CO2 and H2S) from natural gas and process streams and as a building block for nonionic surfactants, soaps, and detergents. Additional outlets include metalworking-fluid formulation, corrosion inhibition, and use as an intermediate for agrochemicals and rubber accelerators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ethanolamine used for?
Ethanolamine (CAS 141-43-5) is widely used to scrub acid gases (CO2 and H2S) from natural gas and refinery streams, and as a feedstock for nonionic surfactants, soaps, and detergents. Additional uses include metalworking-fluid formulation and pH control, corrosion inhibition, and as an intermediate for agrochemicals and rubber accelerators.
What is another name for ethanolamine?
Ethanolamine is the monoethanolamine isomer, commonly abbreviated MEA. Chemically it is 2-aminoethanol, a bifunctional amino alcohol (C2H7NO) combining a primary amine and a hydroxyl group.
Is ethanolamine an amine or an alcohol?
Both — it is an amino alcohol, carrying a primary amine and a hydroxyl group on the same C2 backbone. This bifunctionality is what makes it useful as both an acid-gas absorbent (via the amine) and a surfactant building block.
How is ethanolamine packaged and shipped?
Ethanolamine ships under UN 2491. RawSource supplies it in bulk — drums, totes/IBCs, and larger volumes — with CoA and SDS provided. Refer to the SDS for handling and full transport classification.
What is the cost of bulk ethanolamine?
Pricing depends on grade, packaging, and volume and tracks feedstock markets. Submit a bulk RFQ with your specification and quantity for a current quote; we do not publish spot prices.