Monoethanolamine (MEA; CAS 141-43-5) is a simple small ethanolamine with one primary amine and one alcohol group. It is a colorless liquid with a mild odour of ammonia. MEA is mainly used in weetening natural gas and coal gas, and as soap or amides in heavy-duty detergents. Monoethanolamine is also used in the production of ethylene amines
| Characteristic | Unit | Specification | Methods of Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | - | Clear liquid | 200 |
| Assay | w% | min 99.5 | 548 |
| Diethanolamine | w% | max 0.20 | 548 |
| Water | w% | max 0.25 | 305 |
| Color | Hazen | max 15 | 201 |
